Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Biodentine v/s Calcium Hydroxide as Indirect Pulp Capping Materials
Lead Sponsor:
Zahoor khan
Collaborating Sponsors:
HITEC-Institute of Medical Sciences
Conditions:
Reversible Pulpitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study compares the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of Biodentine and Calcium Hydroxide as indirect pulp capping materials in mature permanent teeth with reversible pulpitis. A total of 76...
Detailed Description
Introduction: Preservation of pulp vitality is critical for the long-term health and functionality of teeth. The pulp can be compromised due to caries, trauma, or iatrogenic factors. One conservative...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be included in the study:
- Age: 20 to 45 years.
- Tooth Type: Mature permanent teeth (maxillary or mandibular).
- Caries Status: Occlusal carious lesions without previous restorations.
- Pulpal Diagnosis: Reversible pulpitis confirmed by:
- Patient history and clinical examination
- Positive response to thermal (cold) and electric pulp tests
- No tenderness to percussion
- Radiographic Assessment: Carious lesion corresponding to ICDAS radiographic score RC-5.
- Periapical Status: No signs of periapical radiolucency or root resorption on radiograph.
Exclusion
- Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following:
- Teeth exhibiting signs of irreversible pulpitis or pulp necrosis.
- Tenderness to percussion on clinical examination.
- Pulp exposure during caries removal.
- Systemic conditions that may interfere with healing or immune response, including:
- Chronic systemic illness
- Immunocompromised status
- Pregnancy
- Third molars (due to anatomical and treatment variability)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 5 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 5 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
76 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07147036
Start Date
February 5 2023
End Date
February 5 2024
Last Update
September 15 2025
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HITEC-IMS Taxila
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 47080