Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Photodynamic Therapy for Root Canal Treatment of Primary Molars

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Photodynamic Therapy for Root Canal Treatment of Primary Molars

This study will be conducted to evaluate clinical and radiographic success of Photodynamic Therapy for root canal treatment of primary molars in comparison to the standard root canal treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children aged 4-7 years.
• Apparent healthy child not suffering from any mental or physical disability.
• Cooperative children.
• Restorable teeth.
• Each child should have at least one carious primary molar with signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or pulp necrosis.
• Absence of internal and / or external perforation in the furcation area.
• At least 2/3 thirds of the roots should be remained.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with compromised health or physical disability.
• Resorption of the roots more than 2/3 thirds.
• Non restorable teeth.