Obturation
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate root canal obturation quality. The questions to answer are * what is the best protocol for canal dryness before obturation ? * Is compaction necessary ? Volunteer participants will perform root canal treatment in teeth planned for extraction due to orthodontic reasons
Interventions
PROCEDURERoot canal obturation
Root canal dryness
Sponsors
British University In Egypt
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
23 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* healthy males and females (Category: American Society of Anesthesiologists class 1) * aged 23-25 years * presenting with sound maxillary premolars (non-carious and not previously restored) * a radiographically visible root canal outline
Exclusion criteria
* dental students of any level were not eligible to avoid including vulnerability factors. * pregnant volunteers * volunteers with complicating systemic disease (ASA 3-6) * poor oral hygiene * periodontal disease (probing depth \>3 mm) related to the tooth
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| obturation quality | after 30 days | percentage of voids within the filling by micro CT analysis |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed