Clinical Research Directory

Vital Pulp Treatment in Primary Teeth

In primary teeth, decay that is near the pulp (tooth nerve)is treated with either a pulpotomy or indirect pulp treatment if the tooth is not going to be extracted A pulpotomy involves removing the top 1/2 of the pulp, placing a medication/material on the pulp, covering the remaining pulp with a cement, and the restoring the tooth. The purpose of this pilot study is to gain preliminary information regarding the success of Biodentine, MTA, and IPT in the treatment of deep decay in children's primary molars.

Clinical and Radiographic Success of MTA vs Biodentine

The purpose of this prospective study is to compare the clinical and radiographic success of MTA and Biodentine as a medicament in vital pulp therapy in maxillary and mandibular primary molars in a pediatric population. There is limited research currently on Biodentine since it's a novel product. Biodentine is less expensive than MTA and does not cause discoloration like MTA. Biodentine may be an alternative medicament used for vital pulp therapy in primary molars.

Comparison of Clinical Success of Stainless Steel Crowns and Zirconia Crowns in Primary Molars

Evaluation and understanding of clinical success, parental satisfaction and effects on periodontal tissues are the main expected benefits of prefabricated zirconia crowns and prefabricated stainless steel crowns. For a long time, stainless steel crowns have been the restorative material of choice for children's primary and permanent posterior teeth. Today, prefabricated zirconia crowns are more popular than other options because they meet aesthetic expectations and have high mechanical strength. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the periodontal health, plaque accumulation, opposing tooth wear, parental satisfaction, and clinical performance (color match, retention, marginal integrity, marginal discoloration, anatomic form, secondary caries, surface roughness, surface gloss and postoperative sensitivity) of pediatric prefabricated stainless steel and zirconia crowns applied after pulpotomy to asymptomatic, multifaceted, deep carious primary mandibular second molars.

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Potassium Nitrate in Polycarboxylate Versus Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in Vital Pulpotomy in Primary Molars

The purpose of this RCT is to compare the clinical/radiographic outcomes of Potassium nitrate in polycarboxylate cement and MTA as pulpotomy biomaterials used for asymptomatic vital primary lower second molar and this will help to clinically evaluate the use of alternative material in vital pulpotomy in primary molars with deep carious cavities. Emphasis is set on avoiding total pupectomy and maintaining radicular pulp vitality therefore maintain the tooth in a viable condition till it's shedding and eruption of the permanent successor.

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Chitosan Versus Formocresol After Vital Pulpotomy of Primary Molars

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether Chitosan liquid will show similar clinical and radiographical success rate compared to Formocresol when used in vital pulp therapy in primary molars. The main question it aims to answer is: * Will Chitosan liquid, in comparison to Formocresol, show similar clinical outcomes in relation to presence/absence of post-operative pain, swelling, sinus and/or fistula formation when used in vital pulpotomy in primary molars? * Will Chitosan liquid, in comparison to Formocresol, show similar radiographical outcomes in relation to presence/absence of furcal involvement, periapical lesion, pathological root resorption and/or widening of periodontal membrane space when used in vital pulpotomy in primary molars? Following conventional pulpotomy procedure, the primary investigator will evaluate the effect of placing a cotton pellet damp with Chitosan liquid directly on radicular vital pulp compared to that of placing a cotton pellet damp with Formocresol on radicular vital pulp. Primary teeth included in both arms of the study will be restored by zinc oxide and eugenol and covered by a stainless steel crown as final restoration. The clinical trail will be followed up for 1 year. Clinical outcomes will be evaluated every 3 months. Radiographic outcomes will be evaluated every 6 months.

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Vital Pulpotomy Techniques in Primary Molars Using of Premixed Bioactive Bioceramic MTA (Neo-putty) as a Novel Pulpotomy Medication Versus Formocresol

Despite the benefit of formocresol, there are toxic effects allergic reactions and local soft and hard tissue necrosis have been reported when such formaldehyde compounds were used clinically, however, the adverse effect of the clinically used of this compound are not widely reported. It has been stated that it has a side effect on the permanent successor although it results as a successful technique for the treatment of the primary teeth

Assessment of I-PRF Versus Nano MTA Combined with I-PRF Scaffold in Vital Pulp Therapy in Mature Mandibular First Molars

Assessment of I-PRF versus Nano Mineral trioxide aggregate Combined with I-PRF in pulpotomy in mature Mandibular First Molars

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Bioceramic Putty MTA Versus MTA in Pulpotomy of Immature Permanent Molars

The present study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of bioceramics putty MTA versus MTA in the pulpotomy of immature permanent molars The main question it aims to answer is: Will the biocermaics putty MTA have higher clinical and radiographic success rates than MTA in pulpotomy of immature permanent molars?