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Using Your Own blood to Heal Tooth Damage due to decay: A Study on Treatment for Cavities in Adults

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Dental caries on pit and fissure surface,
Registration Number
CTRI/2025/05/086122
Lead Sponsor
Dr Nishanthine C
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to assess pulp sensibility and dentine bridge formation using CBCT imaging following direct pulp capping with PRF (platelet-rich fibrin), PRF combined with Biodentine, and Biodentine in permanent mandibular molars with carious pulp exposure.

Objective: The objective is to assess the effectiveness of an autologous platelet concentrate for direct pulp capping by evaluating the clinical symptomology, pulp sensibility and radiographic three- dimensional dentin bridge formation after one year.

Methodology: This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial. The efficacy of Biodentine, PRF, and PRF with Biodentine will be compared as direct pulp capping agents. The study will involve 30 participants, with 10 in each group, based on a sample size calculation using G Power software.

Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Participants aged 18-45 with asymptomatic molars or premolars and carious pulp exposure that meet specific clinical and radiographic criteria will be included. Exclusion criteria encompass symptomatic teeth, systemic diseases, and any factors that may affect healing. Data will be collected through clinical assessments (response to pulp sensibility tests, periodontal evaluations), radiographic analysis, and patient-reported outcomes.

Results: CBCT will be used to analyze the volume of dentine bridges formed by Biodentine, PRF, and PRF with Biodentine as direct pulp capping agents. Responses to pulp sensibility testing will be assessed before the treatment and after the treatment at intervals of 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • 30 healthy participants of age group 18 to 45 years Asymptomatic molars with caries exposure Non tender to percussion.
  • Normal response to cold and electric pulp testing.
  • Radiographic evidence of deep caries near the pulp, with no signs of periodontal ligament thickening, furcation radiolucencies, or periapical pathology.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Symptomatic teeth Radiographic evidence of periapical pathology.
  • Negative response to pulp sensibility testing.
  • History of systemic diseases.
  • Periodontally compromised teeth.
  • Patients with bleeding disorders or platelet count less than 150,000 per cubic mm.
  • Poor oral hygiene maintenance.
  • Pregnant or lactating females.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Teeth treated are expected to demonstrate three dimensional dentin bridge formation, which is an indicator of pulp preservation and pulp regenerationCBCT analysis will be done before treatment and after 1 year of intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
teeth treated are expected to respond normally to pulp sensibility testing and should demonstrate normal periapical tissues in radiographic assessmentpulp sensibility and radiographic assessment will be done preoperatively and 3,6,9,12 months after intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

sri venkateswara dental college and hospital

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Kancheepuram, TAMIL NADU, India

sri venkateswara dental college and hospital
🇮🇳Kancheepuram, TAMIL NADU, India
Dr Nishanthine Cruz
Principal investigator
9443978405
nishanthineandrews29@gmail.com

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