Comparing Ultrasonic Tips and Masserann Kits for Removing Broken Endodontic Tools A Clinical Study

Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of ultrasonic tip versus masserann kit for the removal of separated endodontic instruments an in - vivo study - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/07/090323

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-07

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-07-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z181- Retained metal fragments

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasonic Tip: Removal of separated endodontic instruments using ultrasonic tips. Control Intervention1: Masserann Kit: Removal of separated endodontic instruments using Masserann Kit

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presented with a broken instrument in the root canal or had an instrument separate during treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with serious systemic illnesses like tuberculosis, sepsis, leukemia, COPD, malaria, or those who were pregnant were excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
This study evaluated which file retrieval system is more efficient in terms of shorter procedure time, better dentin preservation, and reduced post-operative pain.Timepoint: 18 MONTHS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Procedure time, dentin loss, immediate post-op painTimepoint: At time of procedure, Immediate post-op	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR SHYAM AGRAWAL

NIMS Dental College and HOSPITAL

athiraprathapan404@gmail.com09496748566

Outcome results

None listed

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