Clinical trials

This study is for children and young adults who have a severe toothache in a permanent back molar, caused by an inflamed nerve (a condition called irreversible pulpitis). Usually, the treatment for this is a root canal, which removes the entire nerve. However, a different treatment called "vital pulp therapy" or "pulpotomy" may be an option. This simpler procedure removes only the infected part of the nerve, leaving the healthy part alive, and then seals the tooth with a special material. The goal of our research is to see if we can make this pulpotomy procedure even more comfortable for patients afterward. We are testing two approaches: Using a modern dental filling material called EndoCem to seal the tooth. Using the same EndoCem material, but first applying a gentle laser to the healthy nerve tissue. This laser treatment, known as "biomodulation," is thought to help calm the tissue and improve healing. Patients who join the study will be randomly assigned to one of these two treatment groups. The main thing we will measure is the level of pain after the procedure, which patients will record on a simple pain scale. We want to find out if using the laser in addition to the filling material leads to less pain and a better experience after the treatment. This study will help dentists understand if combining this new sealing material with laser therapy can be a more effective and comfortable way to save a tooth with a severe toothache.

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of intentional replantation (IR) as a treatment for single-rooted teeth diagnosed as hopeless due to true periodontic lesions. The study will assess changes in alveolar bone and periodontal tissues, symptom resolution, and patient-reported outcomes (satisfaction and quality of life) following the procedure. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging will be used to track radiographic changes at baseline and 9 months, while clinical examinations will monitor symptom resolution, including pain, swelling, and tooth mobility. The study is a single-arm pre-test, post-test interventional design conducted at the College of Dentistry, University of Science and Technology Fujairah (new name: University of Fujairah). Participants will include adults aged 18-70 with single-rooted teeth deemed hopeless due to periodontic lesions. Participants will undergo intentional replantation, and data will be collected through clinical examinations, radiographic images, and patient questionnaires at baseline and 9 months. Statistical analysis will compare pre- and post-treatment outcomes using paired-samples t-tests or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, depending on data normality. The study aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of intentional replantation, contributing valuable insights into its clinical effectiveness for managing complex dental conditions.