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Evaluation of Dentinal Fluid for the Presence of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in Pulpal Inflammation

NCT02967081 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 67

Last updated 2018-05-03

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether dentinal fluid (tooth fluid) of teeth with or without a painful inflammatory condition in their nerve (pulp) contain inflammatory marker.

Conditions

  • Pulpitis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Collection of dentinal fluid using a cellulose membrane

After removal of the caries lesion/filling a cellulose membrane (sterile paper point) will be applied with its blunt end to the dentin for 1 min to collect dentinal fluid.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zurich

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-10-31
Primary Completion
2017-10-17
Completion
2017-10-17

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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