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Comparing the clinical efficacy of Kedo S Square files and manual files in root canal treatment of primary molars

Comparative evaluation of clinical efficacy of Kedo S Square files with manual instrumentation in root canal preparation for primary molars: A Randomised Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/04/041853
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-04-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Pediatric Rotary Kedo S Square files: Cleaning and shaping using Pediatric rotary Kedo S Square files and duration of instrumentation [instrumentation time] has to be recorded Control I

Sponsors

BALA ANUSHA D
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Tooth indicated for pulpectomy (2) Furcation or periapical radiolucent area (3) Minimum of two-thirds of root remaining (4) Adequate tooth structure to support a rubber dam (5) Cooperative child

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children/parents not willing to participate in the study. 2. Children with special health care needs 3. Non-restorable teeth 4. Perforation in the pulpal floor 5. Excessive tooth mobility and internal or external root resorption

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Instrumentation time for 20 primary molars using both files within 1 hour for a study duration of 8 monthsTimepoint: 1 hour

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of obturation for 20 primary molars over the period of 8 monthsTimepoint: 1 hour

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr PRATHIMA G S

Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences

gsprathima@gmail.com9448405074

Outcome results

None listed

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