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NCT Number: NCT04397094

Theracal Pulpotomy in Primary Molars

Light cured silicate based cement (theracal LC) pulpotomy was compared to formocresol pulpotomy in primary molars.

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Key information

Conditions

Deep Caries

Age range

4 year–7 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University

Cairo, 1156, Egypt

About this study

sixty primary molars were either treated with Theracal LC or formocresol pulpotomy. Teeth were followed up clinicaly and radiographically for 12 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • healthy, cooperative children
  • mandibular primary molars with vital pulp exposures

Exclusion criteria

  • clinical or radiographic evidence of irreversible pulpitis
  • physiological root resorption

Treatment and study plan

Theracal LC

Drug

pulpotomy

Formocresol

Drug

Pulpotomy

Primary outcomes

  1. Clinical Examination

    Time frame: 12 months

    Number of participants with tooth mobility, restoration loss, gingival swelling/fistula, pain on percussion.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Radiographic Examination

    Time frame: 12 months

    Number of participants showing teeth with inter-radicular bone resorption, periapical bone resorption, internal root resorption, external root resorption, widening of periodontal ligament space.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ain Shams University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Theracal Versus Formocresol Pulpotomy in Primary Molars

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2019
First posted
May 21, 2020
Registry last updated
Jul 29, 2020

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