Comparative Evaluation of Eggshell Powder in Primary Teeth Pulpotomy

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Pulpitis Reversible; Pulp Exposure, Dental

• Registration Number: NCT05812053
• Lead Sponsor: Tanta University

Brief Summary

To assess \& compare clinical \& radiographic effects of Eggshell Powder, Biodentine and MTA 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. To date, there is insufficient evidence to properly evaluate Eggshell Powder as a pulpotomy agent in primary teeth; thus, the current study aimed to assess and compare clinical and radiographical success of Eggshell Powder, Biodentine and MTA as pulpotomy agents in primary teeth.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-03-21
• Study Start: 2023-04-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-04-01
• Study First Posted: 2023-04-13
• Status Verified: 2025-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-06-12
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-17
• Primary Completion: 2025-07
• Study Completion: 2025-08

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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Tenderness to percussion	Up to 12 month	Measuring Method: Percussion test Measuring Unite: Binary (+/-)
absence of fistula	up 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 pain	up 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 radiolucency	12 months	Measuring Method: cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) for assessment of radio-density of bone at the furcation area Measuring Unite: Binary (+/-)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tanta University; 🇪🇬 Tanta, Gharbia, Egypt