Other Dental Disease/Condition of Teeth/Supporting Structure
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this research study is to find a new way of using light to measure the blood flow within the tooth. The researcher develop dental Laser Speckle imaging system tool that can use for exam condition of the tooth. This device is reliable method to provide information to dentists and endodontists during oral examination.
Detailed description
In additional to routine oral exam the researcher can use the Laser Speckle imaging system probe with low-level light shine to the problematic tooth to collect blood flow information.
Interventions
OTHERproblematic tooth
problematic tooth
Sponsors
Beckman Laser Institute University of California Irvine
University of California, Irvine
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male or female aged 18 to 30. * Have one or more teeth requiring endodontic treatment.
Exclusion criteria
* Participation in other study within 3 months of enrollment in this study, * Pregnant Women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy tooth | up to 4 weeks | Healthy tooth |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed