Health Condition 1: K044- Acute apical periodontitis of pulpal origin
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis. Prolonged symptomatic response to cold test Patients with preoperative spontaneous or percussion pain level equal or above 5mm on a visual analogue scale. Teeth with PAI score 1 and 2. The selected tooth should have a contact with an antagonist tooth. Cooperative healthy subjects who are willing to participate in the study and sign the consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects with uncontrolled systemic diseases. History of previous root canal treatment. Presence of swelling or sinus tract with the associated tooth. Presence of periodontal pockets more than 3mm in the associated tooth. Severely damaged teeth. Teeth with root resorption, root fracture or ankylosis. Pregnant patients. Patients having parafunctional habits. Patients taking analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs during past 3 days. Subjects allergic to local anesthesia. Subjects unwilling to sign the consent form.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Postoperative pain scoresTimepoint: Daily for 7 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intake of rescue medicine for postoperative painTimepoint: 7 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai