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A CBCT Study to Compare Two Different Tools Used for Apical Plug Formation in Immature Permanent Teeth

Comparative evaluation of two different tools for creating an apical plug in immature permanent teeth- a CBCT study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/102244
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-01-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: A499- Bacterial infection, unspecified Health Condition 2: A499- Bacterial infection, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: MTA apical plug using spinal needle: MTA apical plug (3â??5 mm) was placed in a single visit using a sterile spinal needle under rubber dam isolation. The thickness and position of the

Sponsors

Shweta Bagade
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Teeth with Cveks criteria score 3 and 4 2.Children exhibiting Ellis class IV anterior tooth fracture 3.Traumatically involved young maxillary central incisors 4.Teeth having sufficient crown structure for full coverage or semi-permanent restorations 5.Periapical index score less than 3 will be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Teeth with more than two third root resorption radiographically 2.Children with systemic disorder 3.Teeth with root caries 4.Teeth with excessive mobility 5.Teeth with root fracture Â

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Time taken for apical plug formation in seconds 2.Presence or absence of voids. 3.Thickness of apical plug 4.Extrusion of material beyond apex 5.Root fractures Timepoint: CBCT evaluation of apical plug will be done during the same visit

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pain 2. Tenderness on percussion. 3. Presence or absence of sinus / fistula. 1. Pain 2. Tenderness on percussion. 3. Presence or absence of sinus / fistula. Timepoint: The following parameters are evaluated during 1 , 6, 12 month follow up

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShweta Bagade

SCB dental college and hospital, Cuttack

askdrprayas@gmail.com9861421455

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026