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Comparative Evaluation of Eggshell Powder in Primary Teeth Pulpotomy

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Pulpitis Reversible
Pulp Exposure, Dental
Interventions
Procedure: pulpotomy
Radiation: cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) assessment
Registration Number
NCT05812053
Lead Sponsor
Tanta University
Brief Summary

To assess \& compare clinical \& radiographic effects of Tea Tree Oil- Eggshell Powder and Biodentine as pulpotomy agents in primary teeth.

Detailed Description

Pulpotomy is the most widely accepted technique for treating primary teeth with deep carious lesion, pulp exposure during the operatory process or after a traumatic pulp exposure. Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is one such material that has shown tremendous potential for regeneration. Biodentine™ (hydraulic silicate cement) is a novel dental material with high mechanical characteristics as well as superior biocompatibility and bioactive behaviour. Nowadays, chicken eggshell powder (CESP) (a natural calcium-rich source) is achieving wide acceptance in the medical and dental fields. Tea tree oil is the essential oil extracted from the Australian native Melaleuca alternifolia or the tea tree. To date, there is insufficient evidence to properly evaluate Tea Tree Oil- Eggshell Powder as a pulpotomy agent in primary teeth; thus, the current study aimed to assess and compare clinical and radiographical success of Tea Tree Oil- Eggshell Powder and Biodentine as pulpotomy agents in primary teeth.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Restorable primary molars with deep carious lesions.
  • Absence of gingival swelling or sinus tract.
  • Absence of spontaneous pain
  • Absence of pain on percussion.
  • Absence of discontinuity of lamina dura
  • Absence of internal root resorption.
  • Absence of external root resorption.
  • Absence of inter-radicular or periapical bone destruction (radiolucency).
Exclusion Criteria
  • presence of spontaneous pain
  • presence of gingival swelling or sinus tract
  • presence of internal or external root resorption
  • pain on percussion.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
group 1: Tea Tree Oil- Eggshell Powdercone beam computed tomography (CBCT) assessment30 primary molars will be treated with Eggshell Powder freshly mixed with Tea Tree Oil till reach suitable consistency (1:1 ratio by volume) to cover pulp stumps
group II: biodentinepulpotomy30 primary molars will be treated with biodentine to cover pulp stumps
group 1: Tea Tree Oil- Eggshell Powderpulpotomy30 primary molars will be treated with Eggshell Powder freshly mixed with Tea Tree Oil till reach suitable consistency (1:1 ratio by volume) to cover pulp stumps
group II: biodentinecone beam computed tomography (CBCT) assessment30 primary molars will be treated with biodentine to cover pulp stumps
group III: mineral tri-oxide aggregate (MTA)cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) assessment30 primary molars will be treated with MTA to cover pulp stumps
group III: mineral tri-oxide aggregate (MTA)pulpotomy30 primary molars will be treated with MTA to cover pulp stumps
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Tenderness to percussionUp to 12 month

Measuring Method: Percussion test Measuring Unite: Binary (+/-)

absence of fistulaup to 12 months

Measuring Method: Visual examination by operator Measuring Unite: score 0 for absence of swelling and score 1 for presence of swelling

absence of painup to 12 months

Measuring Method: Verbal Question to Patient /Parents Measuring Unite: score 0 for absence of pain and score 1 for presence of pain

Furcation radiolucency12 months

Measuring Method: cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for assessment of radio-density of bone at the furcation area Measuring Unite: Binary (+/-)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tanta University

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Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt

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