Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: XP endo finisher: XP endo finisher file is used to clean the root canals
Control Intervention1: Needle irrigation: Cleaning of the root canal is done with needle irrigation
Sponsors
Manipal College of Dental Sciences
Cardiff University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) Healthy patients above 18 years of age; b) Molar teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis or necrotic pulps; c) Patients with preoperative pain score that does not exceed 3 on a NRS-11 scale.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: a) Patients who are not willing, or able to give informed consent; b) Patients who had taken analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 12 hours; c) Non-restorable teeth; d) Teeth with calcified canals as seen radiographically; e) Patients allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) drugs; f) Teeth with open/immature apex, and root resorption as seen radiographically; g) Teeth tender to percussion; h) Pregnant or lactating patients; i) Periodontally compromised teeth (loss of attachment).
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Analgesic intake after shapingTimepoint: 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 2nd day, 3rd day, 4th day, 5th day, 6th day and 7th day after shaping | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post treatment painTimepoint: 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 2nd day, 3rd day, 4th day, 5th day, 6th day and 7th day after shaping | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVasudev Ballal
Manipal College of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed