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Postoperative Pain in Endodontic Therapy

The Effect of Different Irrigation Activation Methods Preferred During Root Canal Treatment On Postoperative Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06741592
Enrollment
57
Registered
2024-12-19
Start date
2024-02-12
Completion date
2024-12-05
Last updated
2024-12-19

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Conditions

Endodontic Disease, Postoperative Pain

Keywords

EDDY, Irrigation Activation, Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation

Brief summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the change in postoperative pain in mandibular premolar and first molar teeth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis when using EDDY and passive ultrasonic irrigation activation methods. The null hypothesis is: There is no difference in postoperative pain after root canal treatment between the irrigation activation systems in mandibular first molars and premolar teeth.

Interventions

DEVICEEDDY Group

The EDDY activation of the irrigation solutions used is performed to achieve root canal disinfection and enhance antibacterial effectiveness once the root canal preparation is completed.

DEVICEPUI Group

The passive ultrasonic activation of the irrigation solutions used is performed to achieve root canal disinfection and enhance antibacterial effectiveness once the root canal preparation is completed.

Sponsors

Ordu University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Patients aged between 18 and 55 years, medically healthy, and free from systemic diseases. * Patients without pregnancy or breastfeeding status. * Patients diagnosed with asymptomatic apical periodontitis confirmed through radiographic and clinical examination. * Patients not having a regular intake of analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 12 hours. * Patients lacking a history of drug allergies. * Teeth free from calcifications, resorptions, periodontal problems, incomplete root development, a history of endodontic treatment, traumatic occlusion, or severe coronal destruction. * Teeth with a root canal curvature of 5° or less. * Mandibular premolars and first molars.

Exclusion criteria

* Teeth where the apical area could not be reached with a #8K file. * Teeth with an apical diameter larger than #20K file. * Patients with a Periapical Index (PAI) score of 1 or 2. * Teeth having extra canals. * Teeth requiring a second local anesthesia during treatment. * Teeth where a file fractured within the canal during preparation. * Vital teeth. * Patients reporting preoperative pain. * Teeth showing clinical symptoms such as percussion or palpation sensitivity. * Teeth with persistent purulent discharge.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postoperative Pain8th hourPrior to treatment, patients were instructed in detail on how to complete the VAS (Visual Analog Scale). Patients were asked to mark their pain levels on a 10 cm line based on the severity of pain experienced after the procedure. Pain intensity was numerically documented on a scale of 0 to 10. 0 is described as no pain number, 10 is described as the highest pain number.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026