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Using a special eye-testing dye to find hidden root canals in upper back teeth: A study in patients

Novel Application of Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips for Detection of the Second Mesiobuccal Canal in Maxillary First Molars: An In Vivo Study - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/102911
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-02-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Fluorescein sodium ophthalmic strip assisted MB2 canal detection: Fluorescein sodium ophthalmic strips are applied to the pulp chamber floor during access cavity preparation to enhance

Sponsors

ICMR under DHR-STS-2025 Program
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients aged between 18 and 50 years, presenting with maxillary first molars indicated for root canal therapy. 2.Teeth with intact pulp chambers. 3.No history of previous endodontic treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Teeth exhibiting severe canal calcification, root resorption, or developmental anomalies will be excluded. 2.Patients who are pregnant, lactating or have known allergies to fluorescein dye will not be considered eligible for participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Detection of the second mesiobuccal canalTimepoint: Is carried out immediately after access cavity preparation.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJyoti Jain

King George Medical University

jyoti.jain@kgmcindia.edu08318395792

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026