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Comparing How Well an Electronic Apex Locator and Special X-rays Determine Root Canal Length in Childrens Lower Molars with and without Root Damage

Evaluating the Specificity and Sensitivity of Electronic Apex Locator Compared to Photostimulable Phosphor Radiographs for Establishing the Working Length in Pulpectomy of Primary Mandibular Second Molar With and Without Root Resorption – An In Vivo Study - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/06/069219
Enrollment
48
Registered
2024-06-19
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-06-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis

Interventions

Control Intervention1: NOT APPLICABLE: NOT APPLICABLE

Sponsors

JSSAHER
Lead Sponsor
Dr B Bhanu Teja
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Children of age 4-9 years with primary mandibular second molars. 2.Children from both the sexes. 3.Primary mandibular second molars, with three canals and more than two third of the root length remaining radiographically. 4.Primary mandibular second molars with irreversible pulpitis, necrotic pulp indicated for pulpectomy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with underlying systemic conditions, immunocompromised and special health care needs. 2.Primary mandibular second molars with mobility, vertical root fracture. 3.Tooth which are non-restorable, with more than two third of root length is resorbed. 4.Children undergoing orthodontic treatment 5.Uncooperative patients (Frankl scale 1 and 2)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1)To evaluate the accuracy of PSP radiograph in determining the working length in primary mandibular second molars with and without resorptionTimepoint: at baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1.To evaluate the accuracy of ROOT ZX II apex locator in determining the working length in primary mandibular second molars with and without resorption 2.To compare the efficacy of ROOT ZX II with PSP radiograph in determining working length in primary mandibular second molars with and without resorption Timepoint: Baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr B Bhanu Teja

JSS Dental College and Hospital

dr.brindasgodhi@jssuni.edu.in7259749417

Outcome results

None listed

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