Professional Practices Regarding Treatment of Non-vital Primary Teeth Among Dental Surgeons in France

NCT07297836 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 9765
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

When faced with primary teeth affected by irreversible pulpitis or pulp necrosis, extraction is often the preferred option for practitioners, although validated alternatives exist, notably pulpectomy, which has high success rates when performed correctly. Recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, this technique relies on rigorous disinfection and the use of materials adapted to natural exfoliation. Lesion sterilization tissue repair (LSTR), although more controversial due to the use of topical antibiotics, can also be considered in certain clinical situations. However, data on French practices in this area are very limited, hence the need to evaluate practitioners' treatment choices, their potential reservations, and the criteria guiding their decisions.

Conditions

Pulpitis - Irreversible; Pulp Necrosis; Apical Periodontitis

Keywords

Pulpectomy; Pulp necrosis; Primary teeth; Non-vital primary teeth; Irreversible pulpitis; Natural exfoliation; Lesion Sterilization; Tissue Repair; Topical antibiotics; Pulpitis - Irreversible; Apical Periodontitis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Description of professional practices regarding the treatment of non-vital primary teeth by dentists in France

  There is no evaluation to be carried out in this study; It is just a matter of collecting and analyzing the professional practices of dental surgeons who treat children. The professional practices of dentists are collected through an anonymous questionnaire.

  Up to 1 year

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Dentist treating children

You may qualify if:

• Being a dentist treating children

You may not qualify if:

• Being a dentist treating children

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital, Strasbourg, France: lead

Study Sites (1)

Service de Médecine et Chirurgie Bucco-dentaires - CHU de Strasbourg - France

Strasbourg, 67091, France

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dental Pulp Necrosis; Periapical Periodontitis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental Pulp Diseases; Tooth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases; Necrosis; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Periapical Diseases; Jaw Diseases; Periodontal Diseases; Mouth Diseases; Periodontitis

Central Study Contacts

François CLAUSS, DDS, PhD

CONTACT

33 3 88 11 69 39; françois.clauss@chru-strasbourg.fr

Nhat Minh DO, DDS

CONTACT

33 3 88 11 69 39; nhatminh.do@chru-strasbourg.fr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 2, 2025
• First Posted: December 22, 2025
• Study Start: November 7, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): November 7, 2026
• Last Updated: March 3, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

FR (1)