Cryotherapy
Conditions
Keywords
Cryotherapy, Postoperative endodontic pain, irrigation
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of intracanal cryotreated (2-3°C) 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and Saline used throughout the procedure, compared with a room-temperature irrigation protocol with a final cryotreated saline flush or an entirely room temperature irrigation protocol, on postoperative pain in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis in mandibular molars.
Interventions
PROCEDUREFull Cryotherapy Irrigation (FC)
Full intracanal irrigation performed using 2.5% cold sodium hypochlorite solution (2-3°C) throughout the treatment procedure, followed by cold saline (2-3°C), EDTA, and a final rinse with cold saline
PROCEDUREFinal Flush Cryotherapy Irrigation (FFC)
Full intracanal irrigation performed using 2.5% sodium hypochlorite solution at room temperature throughout the treatment procedure, followed by saline and EDTA at room temperature, and a final rinse with cryotreated saline (2-3°C).
PROCEDUREConventional Irrigation (CI)
Full intracanal irrigation performed at room-temperature using 2.5% sodium hypochlorite solution, followed by saline, EDTA, and a final rinse with saline.
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Age between 20-40 years old. 2. Systemically healthy patients (ASA I or II). 3. Mature Mandibular molar teeth with : * Preoperative sharp pain and symptomatic apical periodontitis marked on NRS scale by reading not less than 6. * Absence or slight widening in the periodontal ligament (PDL). * Vital response of pulp tissue to cold pulp tester and (ethyl chloride spray). * Positive response to percussion test. 4. Restorable teeth. 5. Ability to complete the endodontic treatment in a single visit. 6. Positive patient acceptance for participation in the trial. -----------------------------------------------------------------
Exclusion criteria
1. Medically compromised patients (ASA III or IV) 2. Patients who used NSAIDs in the 24 hours before treatment. 3. Patients with two or more adjacent teeth requiring endodontic treatment. 4. Pregnant women. 5. Patients reporting bruxism or clenching. 6. Teeth associated with : * Acute periapical abscess and/or swelling. * Greater than grade I mobility or pocket depth greater than 5mm. * Non-restorable teeth. * Immature Apex. 7. Radiographic evidence of external or internal root resorption, vertical root fracture, perforation, calcification.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence and severity of postoperative pain | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 days | Using an 11-point Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) where the endpoints are the extremes of no pain and worst pain. Pain intensity was assigned into one of four pain categories: none (0); Mild (1-3); Moderate (4-6) and severe (7-10). Postoperative pain levels will be documented by the patients at 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72 hours postoperatively |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence and Number of analgesic intake | From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 days | In case of severe or persistent postoperative pain, the operator will permit the patient to take Ibuprofen (200 mg) not more than 6 hours apart. Patients will be instructed to record their analgesic consumption by counting the number of tablets taken in the course of 72 hours postoperatively. |
Contacts
CONTACTAhmed Mahmoud Mohamed, M.S.C
Outcome results
None listed