Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Permanent mature molar teeth with a probing pocket depth and mobility within normal limits; (2) With a carious lesion reaching the middle or inner third of dentine. (3) With a pre-operative diagnose of moderate to severe symptomatic pulpitis as par Indian Endodontic Society (IES) Pulpal Diagnostic Classification. (4) No signs of sinus tract or swelling. (5) Periapical radiograph indicated a normal periapical status (PAI score 1).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Pulpal exposure of traumatic origin. (2) Patients with systemic disease that could affect the outcome of treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical success of pulpotomy based on cold test and clinical findings. Outcome classified as: (1) Success: Positive cold response and no symptoms; (2) Uncertain: No cold response but no symptoms; (3) Failure: No cold response with symptoms.Timepoint: Baseline (pre-treatment) 1 month follow-up,3 month follow-up,6 month follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Radiographic Success-Radiographic success based on absence of periapical/pathologic changes. Categorized as: (1) Success: No radiolucency or resorption; (2) Uncertain: Minimal changes not indicative of disease; (3) Failure: Radiolucency, resorption, or signs of pathology.Timepoint: Assessed at Baseline(pre-operative),1,3 & 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
North Bengal Dental College and Hospital