Evaluation of post operative pain with different root canal cleaning methods

Comparative Evaluation of Three Irrigation Techniques on Causing Post Operative Pain in Single Rooted Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis or Apical Periodontitis : A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2022/09/045537

Enrollment

Registered

2022-09-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-08-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K044- Acute apical periodontitis of pulpal origin Health Condition 2: K045- Chronic apical periodontitis Health Condition 3: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Endovac: During canal preparation, the master delivery tip and macro-cannula will be used to flush out gross debris. Apical third of root will be cleaned using microcannula tip being pl

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy persons(ASA I) between the age group of 16 years to 65 years 2. Single rooted teeth diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis 3. Patients with preoperative pain score ranging from moderate to severe (45–100 mm) on a visual analog scale (VAS, 0–100 mm)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who had taken analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 12 hours 2. Pregnancy or lactation 3. Teeth with calcified canals 4. Teeth with periodontal diseases 5. Teeth with root resorption 6. Teeth with immature/open apex 7. Previously treated or initiated tooth

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To comparatively evaluate the incidence and intensity of post-operative pain using positive pressure, negative pressure and sonic activated irrigation following single visit root canal therapy.Timepoint: 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To comparatively evaluate the positive pressure, negative pressure irrigation technique and sonic activated irrigation on requirement/prescription of analgesics for post-operative pain following single visit root canal therapy.Timepoint: 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours after treatment	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sumit Kumar Yadav

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur

kumarpr@aiimsjodhpur.edu.in9818402220

Outcome results

None listed

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