Low-cost, Noninvasive Method to Assess Pulpal Vitality
- Conditions
- Other Dental Disease/Condition of Teeth/Supporting Structure
- Registration Number
- NCT02271789
- Lead Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find a new way of using light to measure the blood flow within the tooth.
The researcher develop dental Laser Speckle imaging system tool that can use for exam condition of the tooth. This device is reliable method to provide information to dentists and endodontists during oral examination.
- Detailed Description
In additional to routine oral exam the researcher can use the Laser Speckle imaging system probe with low-level light shine to the problematic tooth to collect blood flow information.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
- Male or female aged 18 to 30.
- Have one or more teeth requiring endodontic treatment.
- Participation in other study within 3 months of enrollment in this study,
- Pregnant Women.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Healthy tooth up to 4 weeks Healthy tooth
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Beckman Laser Institute, UCI
🇺🇸Irvine, California, United States