Status:

UNKNOWN

Treatment of Deep Carious Lesions With Selective Caries Removal, Partial or Full Pulpotomy

Lead Sponsor:

Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Collaborating Sponsors:

Septodont

3M

Conditions:

Irreversible Pulpitis

Reversible Pulpitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The optimal treatment of deep caries lesions extended to the inner third of dentin is still under discussion. Cariologists prefer selective caries removal, meanwhile endodontists recommend partial pul...

Detailed Description

Goals of the study In consequence, the investigators aim to proof the effectiveness of different therapies and protocols in two study arms, depending on the initial diagnosis: Arm A: Randomized-cont...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 a Health status
  • No contributory systemic diseases with influence to the immune system or coagulation system
  • Tooth-related factors
  • Type: Permanent molars
  • Mature roots
  • Caries extended to \>2/3 of dentin and expected pulp exposure performing non-selective caries removal (Only study arm "partial pulpotomy": Pulp exposure after non-selective caries removal)
  • Sensibility: +/++; prolonged \<5s
  • Pain only on stimulus (hot/cold) and not prolonged or no pain
  • No tenderness to palpation
  • No tenderness to percussion
  • Periodontal probing depth \<4 mm
  • No pathologic tooth mobility
  • No swelling
  • No fistula
  • No swelling
  • Radiograph: Periapical status with physiological appearance (PAI Score I or II)
  • No partial/full crown restauration
  • Tooth has to be restorable
  • Pulpal diagnosis reversible pulpitis

Exclusion

  • Age \< 18 a
  • Health status with above mentioned contributory diseases (immunosuppression, or diseases related to the coagulation system)
  • Deciduous teeth
  • Immature roots
  • Caries extending less than \<2/3 of dentin
  • (Only study arm "partial pulpotomy": No pulp exposure after non-selective caries removal)
  • Tooth sensibility +++ or prolonged \> 5 s
  • Severe pain, prolonged on stimulus (hot/cold), dull, throbbing, spontaneous pain
  • Tenderness to palpation +
  • Periodontal probing depth \>3 mm
  • Tooth mobility grade \>Score I
  • Swelling present
  • Fistula present
  • Radiograph: Apical periodontitis or apical rarefaction
  • Partial or full crown restauration in situ
  • Tooth is non-restorable
  • Diagnosis: Irreversible pulpitis

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

September 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

249 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04807244

Start Date

April 1 2021

End Date

September 30 2025

Last Update

March 19 2021

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