RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07041905
Effects of Total and Selective Caries Removal - Requiring or Avoiding Vital Pulp Therapy - on Pulp Vitality and Postoperative Pain in Deep Carious Mature Permanent Teeth: A Split-Mouth Clinical Study
Sponsor
Cukurova University
Enrollment
15 participants
Start Date
Jul 1, 2025
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The effect of selective caries cleaning and total caries cleaning on pulp health and post operative pain in teeth with deep caries will be investigated.
Eligibility
Min Age: 15 YearsMax Age: 55 Years
Inclusion Criteria4
- Patients aged ≥15 years with bilateral deep carious mature permanent teeth.
- Positive vitality test (cold sensitivity).
- No spontaneous pain or periapical radiolucency.
- Willingness to attend 6- and 12-month follow-ups
Exclusion Criteria1
- Uncontrolled systemic diseases Pregnancy or allergy to dental materials used Teeth with irreversible pulpitis (spontaneous pain, necrosis) Non-restorable teeth (fractures, extensive decay)
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Interventions
PROCEDURETotal Caries Removal
Arm 1: "Total caries removal (complete excavation to hard dentin)"
PROCEDURESelective Caries Removal
Partial removal leaving affected dentin near pulp.
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NCT07041905