Comparing Laser Treatment and Medicated Dressings to Reduce Pain During Repeat Root Canal Procedures in Adults.

Effectiveness of LLLT Versus Intracanal Medicaments in Pain Management and Microbial Reduction During Endodontic Retreatment- Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/12/098480

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K045- Chronic apical periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Group 1 Low level laser: Diode laser - wavelength for endodontic retreatment 810-890nm Control Intervention1: Group 2 Calcium hydroxide: Intracanal medicament for endodontic retreatment

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient without any systemic diseases. Patient having pain in root canal treated teeth and requiring retreatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient without systemic conditions teeth requiring extraction

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain controlTimepoint: preoperative, 6 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours and 7 days	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Microbial ReductionTimepoint: Preoperative and before obturation	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSaee Anawalikar

Saveetha Dental College and Hospital

pradeeps@saveetha.com9922956700

Outcome results

None listed

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