Low-level Laser Therapy Versus Formocresol in Primary Molar Pulpotomies

NCT03782714 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2018-12-20

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Summary

This study aimed to assess and compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of LLLT and FC for pulpotomy in human primary teeth. One hundred and six primary molars from 36 children aging five to eight years were included and randomly assigned into two equal groups; LLLT group and FC group. Teeth were evaluated clinically and radiographically at 3, 6 and 12 months.

Conditions

  • Pulpotomy

Interventions

DEVICE

Low-level laser therapy

It is a diode laser device that has laser set at low level, used for pain relief and inflammation reduction to induce healing

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • King Abdulaziz University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
8 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-02-01
Primary Completion
2018-02-01
Completion
2018-02-01

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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