Dental materials and laser show promise for saving young teeth
NCT ID NCT05498337
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested four ways to treat the living pulp (nerve) of immature permanent molars in 100 healthy children. The treatments were calcium hydroxide, MTA, a diode laser, and laser combined with MTA. The goal was to see which best helped the tooth root finish growing and close properly, avoiding more serious dental procedures.
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Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakhalia Governrate, 35516, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
calcium hydroxide, MTA, diode laser
What this could lead to
If successful, these treatments could help immature permanent molars finish growing and avoid more invasive procedures like root canals.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are dental materials and a laser, not a cure for any disease.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.