Comparison of Three Different Root Canal Files for Root Canal Treatment in Children

Comparison of Quality of Obturation, Instrumentation Time and Post-Operative Pain after Pulpectomy in Primary Molars using manual K-files, Kedo-S and Kedo S Square Rotary Files System- A Double Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2020/11/028994

Enrollment

Registered

2020-11-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Kedo-S Files: Rotary files for primary teeth (two files system), Sample size-15 participants Intervention2: Kedo S Square Files: Latest single file rotary system for pulpectomy in child

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Treatment is limited to children with no systemic diseases, non-vital or vital pulp without a sinus tract, presence of enough coronal and root structure, no prior pulpectomy treatment on involved tooth, absence of perforation in the internal and/or external furcation area

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with systemic pathosis/ special health care needs, untoward reaction to local anesthesia, non-restorable teeth

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of obturation, Time consumed, Intensity of post-operative painTimepoint: 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 1 week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
nilTimepoint: nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMahesh Ramakrishnan

Saveetha University

maheshpedo@gmail.com9840322728

Outcome results

None listed

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