Single-rooted teeth with periapical lesions Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
The applied treatments included first Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) then the Iodine-Potassium Iodide (IKI) Solution. Two concentrations of IKI were used: 2% and 5%. In the control group, only Sodium hyp
Sponsors
Damascus University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 18 and 65 years 2. Patients were referred to the Endodontic Department with the presence of apical lesions. 3. The patients with signs of asymptomatic periapical periodontitis such as minor percussion pain, or large untreated caries or fractures of the root/crown on one or more maxillary or mandibular anterior (central, lateral and premolar). 4. Periapical lesions <5*5mm which were verifier radiographed.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of systemic diseases that compromised general immune status 2. Pregnant females 3. Patients with preoperative anxiety 4. Patients who received antibiotic therapy within the past 3 months 5. Open-apex teeth 6. Teeth with multicanals 7. Internal or external resorptions 8. Patients with advanced periodontitis (more than 5mm periodontal attachment and bone loss) 9. Teeth that were unsuitable for single-visit treatment, containing moist canals with exudation or pus
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bacterial count was determined by culturing the samples on nutrient agar plates for 48 h at 37°C in aerobic conditions, followed by counting colonies | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Monitor the healing of apical periodontitis radiographically for 12 months | — |
Countries
Syria
Contacts
Public ContactMeerna SARKEES
Outcome results
None listed