N/A
Completed N=70
RCT of Pulp Capping Over Carious Exposure in Adults
Carious Exposure · Human Permanent First and Second Molars · Mature Teeth · Proximal Caries
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01224925 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
70
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Survival of Capped Pulps — 842; 1201 Survival days — p=<0.01
Summary
This multicentre study was a randomized, controlled, parallel, patient-blinded, two-arm superiority trial with a 1:1 allocation ratio that followed the CONSORT guidelines.The aim of this study was to investigate whether MTA is more effective than a conventional calcium hydroxide liner (Dycal®) as a direct pulp capping material in mature molar teeth with a carious pulpal exposure.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Survival of Capped Pulps |
842; 1201 | <0.01 sig |
| SECONDARY Postoperative Pain 1 Week After Treatment. |
8; 10 | >0.05 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age 18-55 years
- 1st and 2nd permanent molars
- Proximal caries to inner 1/3 of dentin (bite-wing)
- Apex closed, no periapical changes (apical radiograph)
- No periodontal pockets deeper than 4mm
- Medical history non-contributory (incl.pregnancy)
- No medication (no antibiotics during last month)
- No signs or symptoms more severe than reversible pulpitis
- Positive response to electrical pulp test(EPT) or cold test
- Written consent Inclusion requires compliance with all the criteria listed
Exclusion criteria
- During the treatment there will be no pulpal exposure
- The bleeding of the exposed pulp cannot be controled in 10 minutes
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01224925). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.