A clinical study to know the effect of laser and cold saline irrigation on after treatment oral health related quality of life in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis

Impact of laser and cold saline irrigation on oral health related quality of life after root canal treatment- a randomised clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/06/054133

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-20

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-06-26

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: R688- Other general symptoms and signs Health Condition 2: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Intervention1: LASER: In Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, during root canal treatment after completion of cleaning and shaping and final irrigation, LASER disinfection will be done in the dried cana

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with apical periodontitis. Patients of age group between 18-50 yrs. Patients who will show prolonged response even after the removal of the stimulus. Patients will be included in the study after evaluation of electric pulp testing response. Patient who has the ability to understand the use of OHIP-14 and pain questionnaires will be provided informed consent for endodontic treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with immature teeth, sinus tract, periapical abscess or facial cellulitis. Patients with generalised attrition. Patients with Re -RCT will be excluded. Patient with known allergies, or any contra-indication to opioid or non-opioid analgesics including aspirin or NSAIDs. Patients with known allergy to local anaesthesia, sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine. Presence of systemic diseases like cardiovascular disease, renal disease, bleeding disorders or any anti-coagulant use with in last month. Pregnant and lactating mothers. Patients under pain medication for dental or any other illness within 24 hours. Patients who are unable or unwilling to complete the OHIP-14 and pain questionnaires. Patients who are unwilling to sign consent for endodontic treatment.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of Oral health related quality of life using Oral Health Impact Profile -14 (OHIP 14) questionnaireTimepoint: 24hrs and 72hrs	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Analgesic intake of the patientTimepoint: 24hrs & 72hrs	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrLavanya Anumula

Narayana Dental college and hospital

chinnisk@yahoo.com

Outcome results

None listed

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