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An In Vivo Evaluation of the Efficacy of Dyes in the Detection of Root Canal Orifices in Primary Molars during Endodontic Procedures

comparison of detection rate and ease of locating root canal orifices in primary molars using methylene blue dye versus ophthalmic dye an in vivo study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098793
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-12-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: ophthalmic dye: Ophthalmic dye is a sterile biocompatible diagnostic dye used to enhance visibility of anatomical details aiding precise identification of root canal orifices the rate o

Sponsors

Nikita Kishor Jakhotiya
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: primary molars requiring pulpectomy Restorable tooth with adequate coronal structure after minimal caries removal to allow isolation and safe access presence of at least twothirds of root length and no advanced physiological root resorption Cooperative behaviour sufficient for treatment in the dental office No known allergy or hypersensitivity to study dyes or any components

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Teeth with advanced physiological or pathological root resorption Teeth with severe crown destruction Internal or external pathological resorption vertical root fractures or grossly abnormal anatomy on clinical or radiographic exam Presence of a draining sinus tract or extensive acute orofacial swelling Systemic conditions that contraindicate routine dental care Uncooperative behaviour requiring general anaesthesia Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any components of the dyes

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Detection rate of root canal orificesTimepoint: at baseline

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Ease of locating canal orifices Time taken to locate all canal orificesTimepoint: at the baseline

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Dinesh Rao

Pacific Dental College And Hospital

pedodinesh2003@yahoo.co.in09414158235

Outcome results

None listed

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