The purpose of this study is to compare the Success and quality of life following complete pulpotomy and root canal treatment in teeth with clinical signs indicative of irreversible pulpitis.
After thorough history and clinical and radiographic examination, and confirmation of eligibility for the study, risks and benefits associated with the procedure will be explained and written informed consent will be taken from the patients. Study subjects will be randomly allocated to either Complete pulpotomy or Root canal treatment Group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
100
After achieving hemostasis, in pulpotomy group bioceramic material will be placed and then permanent restoration will be done.
Single visit root canal treatment will be done according to standard protocol.
Post graduate institute of dental sciences
Rohtak, Haryana, India
RECRUITINGClinical success rate
Clinical success criteria No history of spontaneous pain No tenderness to palpation or percussion Normal mobility and probing pocket depth. Soft tissues around tooth are normal with no swelling or sinus tract.
Time frame: 6 months and one year
Radiographic success rate
Radiographic success criteria No pathosis evident on the radiograph Periapical Index score 1 or 2
Time frame: 6 months and one year
Oral Health related quality of Life
Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire of score 0-4 will be used to assess the quality of life. Score 0 means never and 4 means very often affected the quality of life.
Time frame: baseline to one week, 6 months and one year
Pain assessment
Visual analogue Scale of 0 to 10 Centimetere line will be used to assess pain. Score 0 means no pain and Score 10 means maximum pain.
Time frame: baseline to one week
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