Management of deep decay and pain in teeth using a new bioceramic material

Recruiting

Conditions: Pulpitis,

Registration Number: CTRI/2021/06/033971

Lead Sponsor: Gaurav Kulkarni

Brief Summary: To evaluate the effect on the outcome of cariously exposed permanent posterior teeth treated with partial/complete pulpotomy using a bioceramic material. The novel (but commercially available) bioceramic material will be placed as the medicament over the amputated pulp stumps and a permanent, well-sealing restoration would be placed on top of it. The biological response would be assessed at fixed follow-up intervals where defined clinical and radiographic parameters will be assessed.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Open to Recruitment

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 153

Inclusion Criteria

Permanent mature posterior teeth with deep to extremely deep caries 2) Teeth that give positive response to pulp vitality testing 3) Teeth in which vitality is confirmed clinically on gaining access 4) Teeth with or without periapical rarefaction 5) Teeth with probing depth and mobility within normal limits 6) Patients that agree to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1)Teeth with immature apices 2) Teeth where caries does not result in pulp exposure 3) Teeth with extensive caries that are unrestorable 4) teeth with intraoral/extraoral swelling and/or associated sinus tract 5) teeth subjected to abnormal stresses 6) medically compromised patients, pregnant or lactating women.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maintenance of normal pulp vitality and normal periapical tissues	3 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Formation of dentinal bridge as assessed radiographically	6 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Dept of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
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Thane, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dept of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
🇮🇳Thane, MAHARASHTRA, India
Dr Gaurav Kulkarni
Principal investigator
9769234101
drgauravkulkarni@gmail.com