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Ancient toothbrush plant tested as a modern pulp saver

NCT ID NCT07630181

Disease control Sponsor: Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a paste made from Salvadora persica (a plant used in traditional toothbrushes) mixed with zinc oxide can work as well as the standard material (MTA) for treating severe tooth inflammation. The trial involves 78 adults aged 18-40 with infected permanent molars. Researchers will check for pain, swelling, and signs of infection over six months to see if the natural alternative is a viable, low-cost option.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Salvadora persica extract mixed with zinc oxide powder
What this could lead to
If successful, this natural and low-cost material could offer an accessible alternative to standard treatments for saving infected teeth, especially in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 78 participants and a short 6-month follow-up. The natural extract may not perform as well as the standard material, and long-term outcomes are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 78 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\. Co-operative healthy patients both male and female with age ranging from 18-40 years. 2. Mature permanent molar teeth with caries extending deep into dentine more than two third on bite wing x ray 3. Teeth with clinical signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis i.e. spontaneous lingering pain that can be reproduced with a cold test 4. Teeth not painful to percussion and palpation. 5. Teeth in which hemostasis can be achieved within 5 mins. If not achieved individual will be excluded from the study 6. No peri-apical rarefaction, and inter-radicular rarefaction as seen on periapical x-ray. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\. Small carious lesion or lesions not extending deep into dentine closer to pulp 2. Grossly carious teeth with necrosed pulp 3. Teeth with swelling, abscess and sinus tract. 4. Periodontally compromised teeth 5. Immature permanent teeth with open apex 6. Fractured teeth 7. Teeth with signs of internal or external resorption 8. Patients with systemic diseases i.e. ASA classification III, IV and V will be excluded.

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Conditions

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pulpitis

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Irreversible pulpitis

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Locations

  • de Montmorency college of dentistry lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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