Overview
The effect of selective caries cleaning and total caries cleaning on pulp health and post operative pain in teeth with deep caries will be investigated.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients aged ≥15 years with bilateral deep carious mature permanent teeth.
- Positive vitality test (cold sensitivity).
- No spontaneous pain or periapical radiolucency.
- Willingness to attend 6- and 12-month follow-ups
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncontrolled systemic diseases Pregnancy or allergy to dental materials used Teeth with irreversible pulpitis (spontaneous pain, necrosis) Non-restorable teeth (fractures, extensive decay)