Treatment outcome of manual versus rotary techniques in single-visit endodontics for patients in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

A comparative study of the treatment outcome of protaper rotary and manual step-back root canal preparation techniques in single visit endodontic therapy for patients at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201804003323280

Enrollment

120

Registered

2018-04-11

Start date

2014-04-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Oral Health Irreversible pulpitis, Pulp necrosis, Apical periodontitis

Interventions

Rotary group

Manual group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Teeth with no pain to moderate pain Irreversible pulpitis Apical periodontitis not exceeding 2x2mm periapical radiolucency Necrotic teeth with/without apical lesion associated with a non-discharging sinus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Teeth with weeping canals Acute abscess Excessively curved roots Unrestorable teeth

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of pain, swelling, mobility, tenderness to percussion, sinus tract and function of the treated tooth) and radiographic parameters (size of periapical radiolucency)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of pain, swelling, mobility, tenderness to percussion, sinus tract and function of the treated tooth) and radiographic parameters (size of periapical radiolucency)	—

Countries

Nigeria

Contacts

Public ContactDonna Umesi

Associate Professor & Consultant College of Medicine, University of Lagos

ukchioma@yahoo.com234-8023021700

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026