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Comparing how eefectiv two new file systems are, that is ProTaper Ultimate and ProTaper next in their ability to remove bacterial load from infected root canals.

Comparative study on bacterial load reduction from primarily infected root canals using two rotary file systems Protaper ultimate and Protaper next- A randomized clinical trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/11/076701
Enrollment
28
Registered
2024-11-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-12-09

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Protaper ultimate rotary files: Newly introduced rotary endodontic files used for cleaning and shaping of infected root canals. Control Intervention1: Protaper next: Rotary endodontic f

Sponsors

Dr Supriya Kumari
Lead Sponsor
Supriya Kumari
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Primarily infected maxillary and mandibular premolars with single root and single canal requiring endodontic treatment. 2)Systemically healthy patients (ASA-I and II) between the age group of 35-44 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Grossly decayed teeth that could not be isolated with rubber dam. 2) Unfavorable root morphology (severely curved, dilacerated, severely sclerosed or obliterated). 3) Teeth associated with soft tissue abscess or swelling. 4) Teeth with external and internal root resorption. 5) Teeth with open apex. 6) Gingival pockets of more than 4mm. 7) Patients who received antibiotics within 3 months. 8) Pregnant and lactating mothers.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1) To assess the bacterial load reduction in primarily infected root canal using ProTaper Ultimate file system. 2) To assess the bacterial load reduction in primarily infected root canal using GenEndo file system. Timepoint: 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1) To compare the bacterial load reduction in primarily infected root canal using ProTaper Ultimate and GenEndo file systems.Timepoint: 3 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Rashmi NC

Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere

Supriyakumaridr123@gmail.com7022867361

Outcome results

None listed

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