Maximum Occlusal Bite Force of Necrotic Permanent Teeth Treated by Regenerative Technique: Randomized Clinical Trial
NCT ID: NCT06934317
Last Updated: 2025-04-18
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ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-12-20
2027-12-31
Brief Summary
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Hence, the primary objective of this prospective randomized clinical trial is to conduct a comparative analysis of the potential effects of pulp revascularization in comparison to conventional endodontic treatments, either RCT or apexification on the Maximum occlusal bite force (MBF) in both immature and mature necrotic permanent teeth.
Methods: Upon satisfying the predetermined criteria for inclusion, a total of 184 patients will be recruited for this prospective clinical trial. The study will consist of two groups, specifically Group I: Mature teeth and Group II: Immature teeth, with a sample size of 92 participants in each group. The participants will be assigned randomly to one of the two treatment modalities per group. Group I: will undergo treatment with RCT/revascularization, while Group II will receive MTA plug/revascularization encompassing both mature (n=92) and immature teeth (n=92). MBF will be measured on the selected necrotic teeth prior to clinical intervention, this measurement will be conducted using a portable occlusal force gauge (GM10). Following the completion of therapy, MBF measurements will be repeated at 6 and 12 months to assess long-term outcomes. Subsequently, the collected data will undergo comprehensive analysis.
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Detailed Description
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Although, it is well known that the protective reflex with the jaw elevator muscle is initiated through the activation of mechanoreceptors located within the periodontal ligament \[3,4,5,6\]. Several studies in the literature have provided compelling evidence supporting the involvement of dental pulp in the reflex withdrawal reaction and its ability to mediate proprioceptive functions via intradental mechanoreceptors. These mechanoreceptors play a crucial role in transmitting tactile impulses through fast conducting A-delta and A-beta fibres, ultimately reaching the principal sensory nucleus of the trigeminal nerve \[7-11\].
Henceforth, subsequent carrying out of root canal treatment (RCT) and apexification, which are widely recognised as conventional treatment approaches for necrotic mature and immature teeth respectively, it seems that a portion of the protective mechanism and stress reduction effect is compromised due to the removal of pulpal tissue \[12\]. Consequently, diminished ability to control the strain exerted on dentin, along with changes in the mechanical and physical characteristics of dentin and loss of tooth structure during cavity preparation and instrumentation. Thus, the tooth becomes more susceptible to occlusal forces, thereby elevating the risk of fracture \[13-15\]. This has been tested by previous studies, which have demonstrated that MBF is greater in teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment than in vital contralateral teeth \[8,16\]. Therefore, the alternative path in which endodontics is moving is towards regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) rather than replacing tissues with artificial alternatives.
Regenerative endodontic procedures are defined as "biologically based procedures designed to replace damaged structures, including dentin and root structures, as well as cells of the pulp-dentin complex" \[17\]. It capitalizes on the presence of undifferentiated mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) within the periapical tissues. These cells gain access to the root canal after over-instrumentation of the apex \[18\]. Additionally, the growth factors present in the dentine play a pivotal role in directing the migration, proliferation, and differentiation of these stem cells, which possess the ability to regenerate the pulp-dentin complex.
REPs have been widely recognized as a clinically effective treatment modality, as numerous clinical studies and case reports have shown favorable outcomes in terms of root development, apical closure, periapical lesion healing, and symptoms resolution in the majority of treated mature and immature teeth \[19-26\].
The question arises as to the status of neural regeneration, there is a strong evidence that show that the formed pulp-like tissue after REPs has a sensory innervation, treated cases have demonstrated positive responses to sensibility tests, including cold or electric pulp test, indicating the potential reinnervation of the regenerated tissues \[27, 28\]. A study by Diogenes indicated that these vitality responses require targeting of the periapical neuronal terminals into coronal areas of the repaired tissue nearly 10-15 mm away from the closest nerve trunks \[29\]. A histological examination revealed the presence of organised nerve fibres in two teeth treated with REP \[30\], and another recent study demonstrated the presence of sensory fibers after REP of necrotic pulp \[31\].
Regaining sensitivity and nerve fibers suggested regaining the nerve function and pulp's proprioceptive defense against occlusal forces which will protect the pulp from damage and increases tooth fracture resistance \[28\].
Performance of revitalized teeth against occlusal loading has been studied by Finite element analysis (FEA), one study using 3D FEA that were developed from CBCT scans shows that immature teeth treated with revascularization has lower stress values and risk of fracture due to continual root development and change in root dimensions \[32\]. Another study concluded that following pulp revascularization, the deposition of dentin exhibits a substantial enhancement in mechanical resistance, this consequently leads to a more uniform distribution of stress during biting scenarios, as opposed to the condition observed in immature teeth \[33\].
Various devices have been employed to directly measure bite force in scientific studies, such as the bite fork, strain gauge transducers, foil transducers, the pressurized rubber tube, the gnathodynamometer, the pressure-sensitive sheet, and force sensing resistors. The present study aims to assess bite force using a bite fork device (GM10), which incorporates a hydraulic pressure gauge. Prior investigations have demonstrated that the aforementioned bite fork exhibits noteworthy test-retest reliability and has been validated by prior scholarly inquiries, thus establishing its suitability for facilitating endodontic clinical trials \[16\].
The research significance lies in the evident gap within the current body of knowledge concerning the biomechanical characteristics of teeth subjected to REPs versus conventional treatments. Furthermore, the limited available data on the capacity of regenerated pulp tissue, post-revascularization, to restore the pulp's proprioceptive defense against occlusal forces underscores the need for this investigation.
This prospective clinical trial involves measurements of MBF in necrotic mature and immature teeth undergoing either RCT or apexification, as well as revascularization. By doing so, it aims to shed light on the role of pulp revascularization in modulating occlusal loads in both mature and immature teeth. This examination of how regenerated pulp tissues may influence bite force values promises to provide valuable insights into this crucial aspect. Moreover, this methodology also serves to validate findings from previous studies exploring the impact of pulp on regulating bite force measurements
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
FACTORIAL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Induced bleeding mature and immature group
Regeneration procedures will be conducted in two appointments, adhering to the 'Clinical Considerations for a Regenerative Procedure' proposed by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) in 2021. All cases will receive a permanent restoration as a final restoration and a post-operative periapical radiograph
measurement of maximum bite force using bite fork
using bite fork the bite force will be recorded for all teeth preoperative and post operative
pulp revascularization by induced bleeding
Regeneration procedures will be conducted in two appointments, adhering to the 'Clinical Considerations for a Regenerative Procedure' proposed by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) in 2021. All cases will receive a permanent restoration as a final restoration and a post-operative periapical radiograph
root canal treated mature group
conventional root canal treatment in mature necrotic teeth with periapical lesion
measurement of maximum bite force using bite fork
using bite fork the bite force will be recorded for all teeth preoperative and post operative
conventional root canal treatment
General principles of conventional endodontic treatment will be applied in all cases, such as the administration of an appropriate local anaesthetic and rubber dam isolation. access and cleaning and shaping using rotary files and obturation. All cases will receive a permanent restoration as a final restoration and a post-operative periapical radiograph
MtA apexification
which includes the immature necrotic permanent teeth, will randomly receive either MTA apexification or revascularization
measurement of maximum bite force using bite fork
using bite fork the bite force will be recorded for all teeth preoperative and post operative
MTA apexification
MTA apical plug will be randomly applied to teeth with open apex
Interventions
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measurement of maximum bite force using bite fork
using bite fork the bite force will be recorded for all teeth preoperative and post operative
conventional root canal treatment
General principles of conventional endodontic treatment will be applied in all cases, such as the administration of an appropriate local anaesthetic and rubber dam isolation. access and cleaning and shaping using rotary files and obturation. All cases will receive a permanent restoration as a final restoration and a post-operative periapical radiograph
pulp revascularization by induced bleeding
Regeneration procedures will be conducted in two appointments, adhering to the 'Clinical Considerations for a Regenerative Procedure' proposed by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) in 2021. All cases will receive a permanent restoration as a final restoration and a post-operative periapical radiograph
MTA apexification
MTA apical plug will be randomly applied to teeth with open apex
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Patients are not allergic to the medications necessary to complete the procedure.
The presence of opposing teeth for the included necrotic teeth. No medication (steroids) at the time of investigation, and the patient should not have taken analgesics 6 hours ago.
Exclusion Criteria
10 Years
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Lama Awawdeh
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Lama Awawdeh
Professor
Locations
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Postgraduate Dental Clinic Jordan University of Science and Technology
Irbid, , Jordan
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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KingAbdullahUH3
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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