Efficacy of a Chitosan Dressing in Pulpotomy of Immature Permanent Teeth (NCT07323433) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of a Chitosan Dressing in Pulpotomy of Immature Permanent Teeth
Egypt26 participantsStarted 2025-08-25
Plain-language summary
Immature permanent teeth, also known as young permanent teeth, are used to describe teeth with incomplete root formation. Immature permanent teeth are prone to caries and trauma which can cause exposure and degeneration of pulp. Pulp degeneration stops root formation, leaving teeth with open apex. It is vital to preserve the pulp vitality otherwise the incompletion of root might result in the fragility of teeth. Pulpotomy is one of the most widely used methods in preserving vital pulp in teeth, which is of great significance in achieving continue root formation in immature permanent teeth suffering from dental caries or trauma. Pulpotomy is recommended by the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry for the management of pulp exposure in immature permanent teeth to achieve apexogenesis (continued root formation and closure of apex). In this procedure, coronal pulp tissue is removed in order to eliminate the infected or contaminated pulp and to reach the healthy vital pulp followed by coverage with biocompatible material.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with immature maxillary anterior teeth.
* Patients with caries or traumatic exposed teeth .
* Patients should be free from any systemic disease that may affect normal healing and predictable outcome class I ASA .
* Patients who will agree to the consent and will commit to follow-up period.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with mature roots.
* Patients with any systemic disease that may affect normal healing.
* Patients with signs of periapical inflammation.
* Patients who could/would not participate in a 1-year follow-up.
* Teeth with periodontal involvement.
* Teeth with vertical root fractures.
* Non- restorable teeth.
* cases with previously initiated endodontic treatment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.