Low-level Laser Therapy Versus Formocresol in Primary Molar Pulpotomies

Status Completed

Clinical Trial 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.

Clinical Trial Description

Background: Various agents are available to dress the remaining pulp tissue after pulpotomy procedure with the formocresol (FC) being the gold standard for the last 60 years. Nowadays, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) becomes a technique of interest, due to its many characteristics. However, the literature available on its success in pulpotomy is limited and reported conflicting results.

Aim of the study: To assess and compare the clinical and radiographic success rates of LLLT and FC for pulpotomy in human primary teeth.

Materials and methods: Utilizing split-mouth technique, the sample consisted of 106 primary molars from 36 children aging five to eight years. The teeth were selected based on specific clinical and radiographic inclusion criteria and randomly assigned into two equal groups; LLLT group and FC group. All the 106 primary molars were indicated for pulpotomy, where 53 teeth were treated using FC and 53 teeth were treated with LLLT. Teeth were evaluated clinically and radiographically at 3, 6 and 12 months. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Pulpotomy

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03782714
Study type	Interventional
Source	King Abdulaziz University
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	February 1, 2017
Completion date	February 1, 2018

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