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Study to compare the results of tooth coloured filling in decayed teeth after either preservation or superficial removal of tooth pulp.

Phase 3
Conditions
Health Condition 1: K026- Dental caries on smooth surface
Registration Number
CTRI/2019/02/017665
Lead Sponsor
Centre for Dental Education and Research
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Closed to Recruitment of Participants
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
0
Inclusion Criteria

1. Proximal carious lesion on mandibular molars.

2. Lesions with remaining dentin thickness less than 1 mm as determined on bitewing radiographs.

3. Symptoms suggestive of reversible pulpitis.

4. Positive response to cold test.

5. Teeth with restorable carious lesions.

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of spontaneous sharp shooting pain suggestive of irreversible pulpitis.

2. Teeth with immature roots.

3. Teeth with sub gingival extension of proximal caries.

4. Teeth with cracks, cusp fractures, poor periodontal health.

5. Periapical pathology on an IOPA radiograph, presence of sinus tract or swelling.

6. Patients with systemic conditions which could compromise the healing.

7. Patients not willing to participate in the study.

Intra Operative Exclusion Criteria:

1. Teeth with direct pulp exposure during caries excavation.

2. Teeth in which haemostasis cannot be achieved within 10 minutes after complete pulpotomy.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. Clinical success. <br/ ><br>Absence of spontaneous pain and/or sensitivity to percussion and palpation, fistula / swelling, pathological mobility. Normal probing pocket depth and positive response to pulp vitality test. <br/ ><br>2. Radiographic success. <br/ ><br>Absence of increase in periodontal ligament space, radiolucency at the periapical region, internal root resorption or external root resorption.Timepoint: 6 and 12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Satisfactory functional and biological parameters of posterior class II composite resin restoration as per modified USPHS criteria.Timepoint: 6 and 12 months
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