Health Condition 1: null- With deep occlusal carious lesions in molars exhibiting symptoms of reversible pulpitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: PAD,
: Photo-activated disinfection
Dye applied on affected dentin for one minute and irradiated with diode laser for one minute (100 mW, 6 J)
Intervention2: Photo-activated disinfecti
Sponsors
Centre for Dental Education and Research
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients aged 18-35 years with teeth having deep, class I carious lesions 2) Presence of abnormal sensitivity to cold. 3) Teeth with normal apical periradicular tissues as evident on radiograph, i.e. intact lamina-dura and periodontal ligament space. 4) Patients with no clinical signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or necrotic pulp, i.e. No history of spontaneous or severe throbbing pain, increased pain in lying down position at night etc. 5) Patients presenting a good state of general health and absence of any chronic systemic disease.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Poor periodontal health. 2) Caries involving multiple surfaces of teeth 3) Abnormal prolonged sensitivity to both hot and cold. 4) History of traumatic dental injury. 5) Patient not willing to be included in the study. Mid-treatment exclusion criteria- 1) Temporary restoration dislodged during follow up. 2) Tooth fracture during follow up. 3) Patients with symptoms of irreversible pulpitis during follow up. 4) Pulpal exposure during caries removal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical 1) Absence of spontaneous pain and/or sensitivity to percussion. 2) Absence of fistula/swelling. 3) Absence of pathological mobility. Radiographical 1) Absence of radiolucency at the inter-radicular and/or periapical regions. 2) Absence of increase in periodontal ligament space. 3) Absence of internal/external dentin resorption Timepoint: 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical 1) Absence of spontaneous pain and/or sensitivity to percussion. 2) Absence of fistula/swelling. 3) Absence of pathological mobility. Radiographical 1) Absence of radiolucency at the inter-radicular and/or periapical regions. 2) Absence of increase in periodontal ligament space. 3) Absence of internal/external dentin resorption Timepoint: 45 days and 90 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Ajay Logani
Centre for Dental Education and Research All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Outcome results
None listed