Study to compare the results of tooth coloured filling in decayed teeth after either preservation or superficial removal of tooth pulp.

Treatment outcome of composite restoration performed with either indirect pulp therapy or full pulpotomy in deep proximal carious lesion- A clinical study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/02/017665

Enrollment

Registered

2019-02-14

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K026- Dental caries on smooth surface

Interventions

Intervention1: Composite restoration with full pulpotomy.: The teeth will be examined clinically and radiographically.No 330 or no 245 diamond bur will be used to enter the pit next to the carious pro

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Proximal carious lesion on mandibular molars. 2. Lesions with remaining dentin thickness less than 1 mm as determined on bitewing radiographs. 3. Symptoms suggestive of reversible pulpitis. 4. Positive response to cold test. 5. Teeth with restorable carious lesions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of spontaneous sharp shooting pain suggestive of irreversible pulpitis. 2. Teeth with immature roots. 3. Teeth with sub gingival extension of proximal caries. 4. Teeth with cracks, cusp fractures, poor periodontal health. 5. Periapical pathology on an IOPA radiograph, presence of sinus tract or swelling. 6. Patients with systemic conditions which could compromise the healing. 7. Patients not willing to participate in the study. Intra Operative Exclusion Criteria: 1. Teeth with direct pulp exposure during caries excavation. 2. Teeth in which haemostasis cannot be achieved within 10 minutes after complete pulpotomy.

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Satisfactory functional and biological parameters of posterior class II composite resin restoration as per modified USPHS criteria.Timepoint: 6 and 12 months	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Clinical success. Absence of spontaneous pain and/or sensitivity to percussion and palpation, fistula / swelling, pathological mobility. Normal probing pocket depth and positive response to pulp vitality test. 2. Radiographic success. Absence of increase in periodontal ligament space, radiolucency at the periapical region, internal root resorption or external root resorption.Timepoint: 6 and 12 months	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Clinical success. Absence of spontaneous pain and/or sensitivity to percussion and palpation, fistula / swelling, pathological mobility. Normal probing pocket depth and positive response to pulp vitality test. 2. Radiographic success. Absence of increase in periodontal ligament space, radiolucency at the periapical region, internal root resorption or external root resorption.Timepoint: 6 and 12 months

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactVijay Kumar

Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences ,New Delhi

kumarvijay29@gmail.com9540055001

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026