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A study comparing the effectiveness of two agents with infection reducing properties

comparitive evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of silver nanoparticles and calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicament-a randomised clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/05/008474
Enrollment
40
Registered
2017-05-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Silver nanoparticles: 0.01% of silver nanoparticle gel is delivered by means of syringe into the root canals and retained for 7days Control Intervention1: Calcium hydroxide: Freshly mix

Sponsors

Narayana dental college and hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: single rooted teeth single canal fully formed root

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: multiple roots multiple rootcanals immature/open apices

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
decrease in the microbial load in the root canalsTimepoint: 1week after medicament placement

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
decrease in the microbial load in the root canalsTimepoint: 1week after medicament placement

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNelapati Haritha

Narayana Dental College and Hospital

lavanyamds@gmail.com9346567413

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026