Health Condition 1: K041- Necrosis of pulp
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Ultrasonic Activated Irrigation (UAI): Root canal irrigation using 5.25% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA activated with an ultrasonic tip placed 1 mm short of working length during pul
Sponsors
Dr Hansika Rastogi
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children requiring pulpectomy in primary molars Primary molars with necrotic pulp or irreversible pulpitis Teeth with restorable crown structure Teeth with no more than one-third physiological root resorption Absence of pathological root resorption Cooperative children Parents/guardians willing to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with systemic diseases or immunocompromised conditions Teeth with excessive root resorption Presence of internal or external pathological resorption Teeth with root fractures or perforations Previously endodontically treated teeth Children who have received antibiotics within past 2 4 weeks Uncooperative children
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Percentage reduction in colony forming units (CFU/ml) of intracanal microbiota after different irrigation activation techniquesTimepoint: Baseline and at 1 month post-intervention in all three study groups (Conventional Needle Irrigation, Ultrasonic Activated Irrigation, and Laser Activated Irrigation). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of antimicrobial reduction among conventional needle irrigation, ultrasonic activated irrigation & laser activated irrigation.Timepoint: Intergroup comparison at the end of the primary outcome assessment period (1 month post-intervention). | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Hansika Rastogi
Kothiwal Dental College and Research Centre
Outcome results
None listed