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Efficacy of Lasers in Root Canal Treatment, Part II: Postoperative Pain

Efficacy of 2780 nm Er,Cr:YSGG and 940 nm Diode Lasers in Root Canal Treatment, Part II: Postoperative Pain

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06129643
Enrollment
45
Registered
2023-11-13
Start date
2022-01-01
Completion date
2023-02-01
Last updated
2026-03-11

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Conditions

Pulp Necroses, Apical Periodontitis, Pulp Disease, Dental

Keywords

laser in endodontics, post-operative pain

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate in vivo the post operative pain after laser root canal treatment in necrotic teeth in an evidence-based clinical trial. The null hypothesis being tested is that there is no difference in post operative pain between conventional irrigation and the two types of lasers used. Forty-five patients are equally divided into 3 separate groups : * Group A (Conventional): 2.5% NaOCL and 17% EDTA. * Group B(Dual): saline along with Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode laser combination * Group C(Combined): saline along with 17% EDTA and diode laser combination Each patient is given pain scale chart Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to record his/her pain level before any endodontic treatment. All data will be collected, tabulated, summarized, and statistically analyzed.

Detailed description

Postoperative pain is a common complication following conventional endodontic treatment. According to a systematic review, the frequency of endodontic postoperative pain is between 3% and 58% of patients.Postoperative pain is attributed to chemical, mechanical and microbiological factors. Residual microorganisms remaining due to the complexity of the root canal system and the limited penetration capability of conventional irrigants are directly responsible for Post operative pain The aim of this study is to evaluate in vivo the post operative pain after laser root canal treatment in necrotic teeth in an evidence-based clinical trial. The null hypothesis being tested is that there is no difference in post operative pain between conventional irrigation and the two types of lasers used. Forty-five patients are equally divided into 3 separate groups : * Group A (Conventional): 2.5% NaOCL and 17% EDTA. * Group B(Dual): saline along with Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode laser combination * Group C(Combined): saline along with 17% EDTA and diode laser combination Each patient will be given pain scale chart (NRS scale) to record his/her pain level before any endodontic treatment. After disinfection, local anesthetic, tooth isolation, access cavity preparation and final obturation. Patients are asked to mark on a numeric rating scale (NRS) to determine incidence of postoperative pain and rate its intensity at 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours, and 7 days after the procedure All data will be collected, tabulated, summarized, and statistically analyzed.

Interventions

DRUGConventional group

conventional disinfection using 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA

DEVICEDual laser group

Er,Cr:YSGG intracanal laser irradiation to remove smear layer followed by diode laser for disinfection

COMBINATION_PRODUCTCombined group

17% EDTA was used to remove smear layer followed by diode laser for disinfection

Sponsors

Future University in Egypt
Lead SponsorOTHER
Ain Shams University
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Patients who had asymptomatic, single-rooted maxillary anterior teeth with necrotic pulp and periapical lesion with a periapical index score of 3 or 4 * Patients complaining of no pain and without fistulous tract * Closed apex. * Acceptance to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

* Antibiotic use within the last month, anti-inflammatory analgesic use within the last 5 d, systemic diseases or allergic reactions, calcified canals, root resorption, previous root canal treatment. * Periodontal diseases, presence of swelling or fistulous tract. * Vulnerable group including pregnant females, mentally or physically disabled individuals. - Technical difficulties during root canal treatment such as; curved roots, broken files, over instrumentation, overfilling or incomplete filling.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postoperative pain assessmentMeasure changes in post-operative pain 6 hours after intervention in the three groups using NRSPatients will be asked to mark Numeric rating scale (NRS) to determine incidence of postoperative pain and rate its intensity. The NRS consisted of a line anchored by two extremes "No pain" and "the worst pain". * Pain level assigned to one of 4 categorical scores: * No pain (0), Mild (1-3), Moderate (4-6) and Severe (7-10).

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 12, 2026