Endodontic Disease, Postoperative Pain
Conditions
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
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.
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
Study design
Eligibility
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
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative Pain | 8th hour | Prior 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)