Inflammatory Markers, Pulpotomy
Conditions
Brief summary
Following medical history and clinical examination the children which are scheduled for treatment with suspected pulpary involved primary teeth will be selected. During the regular treatment if a pulp of primary teeth is opened and before the regular pulpotomy procedure is performed the blood that is flowing out of the pulp will be collected and stored until analyzed for the present of inflammatory markers. Clinical and radiographic evaluation will be obtained in follow up appointments if the child will remain in regular treatments in our clinic.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
\- Pulpal involved primary teeth with a vital pulp of which a certain amount of blood can be obtained.
Exclusion criteria
* systemic disease * pulp necrosis * permanent teeth
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Detection of specific inflammatory markers | one year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pulpotomy failure | 1 year |
Countries
Israel