RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06904781

Treatment Outcomes of Pulpotomy Versus Pulpectomy in Vital Primary Molars Diagnosed With Irreversible Pulpitis

Treatment Outcomes of Pulpotomy Versus Pulpectomy in Vital Primary Molars Diagnosed With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Non-inferiority Randomised Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Qatar University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Irreversible Pulpitis

Summary

This randomised controlled trial aims to compare treatment outcomes between pulpotomy and pulpectomy when used to treat vital primary molars diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Compared to the standard pulpectomy treatment, pulpotomy is a technically simpler procedure, less time consuming, easier for young patients to tolerate, while retaining the proprioceptive sensation of the tooth - all important advantages when treating young children.

Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 9 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Pulpectomy and a procedure called Pulpotomy for people with irreversible pulpitis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 4 Years to 9 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREPulpotomy

Pulpotomy is a conservative pulp treatment option where only the coronal pulp is removed and a bioactive medicament (MTA) is placed over the remnant radicular pulp after haemostasis is achieved.

PROCEDUREPulpectomy

Pulpectomy is treatment procedure in primary teeth where the entire coronal and radicular pulp is extirpated and the root canal system filled with a resorbable material (Vitapex/Metapex)