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Pulpotomy vs Root Canal Treatment for Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore
Summary
This study is a randomised controlled trial for complete pulpotomy as an alternative to root canal treatment for teeth with clinical diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (i.e. signs and symptoms indicative of irreversible pulpitis) conducted at the National University Centre for Oral Health Singapore (NUCOHS) Endodontic unit. Up to 70 teeth, 35 in each group, will be enrolled. Clinical and radiographic outcome data will be collected and analysed, and a parallel cost-effectiveness analysis will also be undertaken to examine the potential costs and benefits of pulpotomy. A process evaluation will also be conducted to assess the acceptability of the intervention to both dentists and patients, while exploring the barriers and enablers to implementation.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2023-07-11
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2023-07-28
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Complete Pulpotomy
Complete caries removal and excision of the entire coronal pulp to the level of the root canal orifices will be performed. After haemostasis, the pulp chamber will be filled with Biodentine® and a final direct restoration placed in 1 or 2 visits. If there is no bleeding from the exposed pulp, pulpectomy and root canal treatment will be performed instead, and the patient will be excluded from the study.
Pulpectomy and Root Canal Treatment
After complete caries removal and pulp exposure, Pulpectomy will be performed to remove all pulp tissues. Conventional root canal treatment will be performed using rotary instrumentation followed by obturation with gutta percha and traditional sealers in 1 or 2 visits. A final restoration will be placed to ensure a good coronal seal, and this may include full coronal coverage restorations if clinically indicated.
Locations (1)
National University Hospital, Singapore
Singapore, Singapore