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Low-cost, Noninvasive Method to Assess Pulpal Vitality

Withdrawn
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WITHDRAWN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
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or female aged 18 to 30.
  • Have one or more teeth requiring endodontic treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
  • 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
NameTimeMethod
Healthy toothup to 4 weeks

Healthy tooth

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Beckman Laser Institute, UCI

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Irvine, California, United States

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