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Effect of bite adjustment done a day before single visit root canal treatment on pain and painkiller use in patients with painful tooth infection.

Effect of Occlusal Reduction Prior to Single Visit Endodontic Therapy on Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Need in Teeth with Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/089503
Enrollment
80
Registered
2025-06-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K045- Chronic apical periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Occlusal Reduction: Evaluation of postoperative pain and analgesic need in mandibular first molars diagnosed with symptomatic apical periodontitis undergoing occlusal reduction 24 hours

Sponsors

Rutuja
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Mandibular molars diagnosed with symptomatic apical periodontitis, confirmed by pulp vitality test and radiographic examination, requiring endodontic treatment, will be selected for study from regular patient pool. The treatment procedure will be thoroughly explained to the patient in their native language to ensure comprehension. Informed written consent will be obtained prior to participation, adhering to ethical standards and ensuring patient autonomy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant patients, medically compromised patients [with immunosuppressive, systemic diseases, patients on medications], teeth without antagonist tooth/ presence of parafunctional habits, Temporormandibular disorders, teeth with radiographically evident periapical radiolucency, teeth with poor periodontal conditions, previously root canal treated teeth, tooth with more than 25 percent functional cusp structure loss mesiodistally or involving more than half of even single cusp.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate effectiveness of occlusal reduction done 24 hours prior to single visit endodontic therapy on postoperative pain in permanent mandibular first molars with symptomatic apical periodontitisTimepoint: 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postoperative—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate effectiveness of occlusal reduction done 24 hours prior to single visit endodontic therapy on analgesic intake in permanent mandibular first molars with symptomatic apical periodontitisTimepoint: 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postoperative—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPankaj Gupta

Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai

drpankajgupta@gmail.com9322016166

Outcome results

None listed

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