Assessment of the efficacy of medicament in diseased root canals.

Analysis of microorganisms found in Root canal with Periapical lesions and evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of combination of Calcium Hydroxide and Chitosan as Intracanal Medicaments. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/068201

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-31

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K04- Diseases of pulp and periapical tissues

Interventions

Intervention1: Calcium Hydroxide + Chitosan: 0.05g of calcium hydroxide powder freshly mixed with 0.1ml 3% chitosan liquid to form a paste like consistency which will be applied to canals using lentul

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with periapical lesions Age (17-65 yrs) Single and multi-rooted teeth

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Any signs of internal or external root resorption Mobility of teeth History of taking antibiotics within the preceding month

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Healing of periapical lesionsTimepoint: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months ,12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Post operative painTimepoint: 1 week , 1 month, 12 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Srishti S Chatterjee

Institute Of Dental Sciences

shashirekhag@soa.ac.in8249326708

Outcome results

None listed

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