Low-cost, Noninvasive Method to Assess Pulpal Vitality

University of California, Irvine

Overview

The purpose of this research study is to find a new way of using light to measure the blood flow within the tooth. The researcher develop dental Laser Speckle imaging system tool that can use for exam condition of the tooth. This device is reliable method to provide information to dentists and endodontists during oral examination.

In additional to routine oral exam the researcher can use the Laser Speckle imaging system probe with low-level light shine to the problematic tooth to collect blood flow information.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Other Dental Disease/Condition of Teeth/Supporting Structure

Interventions

problematic toothOTHER

problematic tooth

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female aged 18 to 30. * Have one or more teeth requiring endodontic treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in other study within 3 months of enrollment in this study, * Pregnant Women.

Locations (1)

Beckman Laser Institute, UCI

Irvine, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Healthy tooth

Time frame: up to 4 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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