Oral Health Irreversible pulpitis, apical periodontitis
Conditions
Sponsors
Adedayo Oreoluwa Lawal
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Posterior teeth except the third molars requiring root canal treatment due to irreversible pulpitis, pulp necrosis, traumatic pulpal exposure. Teeth with apical periodontitis with none or minimal (0-2mm) periapical radiolucency. Presence of none or mild to moderate pain. Permanent teeth with closed apex. Presence of favorable tooth morphology (absence of pulp stones and sclerosis, excessive root curvature). Restorable tooth following root canal treatment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Teeth which are deemed unrestorable. Teeth which have had previous endodontic treatment. Teeth with open apices. Acute apical periodontitis with severe pain on percussion. Teeth with apical lesion that are asymptomatic and no sinus tract. Symptomatic non-vital teeth with periapical radiolucency and no sinus tract. Presence of cysts. Patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. Teeth with unfavorable morphology. Teeth with internal or external root resorption. Patients with debilitating medical conditions. Periodontally compromised teeth. Teeth requiring surgical endodontics. Patients with acute apical abscess that would require incision and drainage. Presence of weeping canal(s) that cannot be dried. Patients who have received antibiotic therapy within the last three months. Uncooperative, poorly motivated, and patients not interested in being part of the research.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The comparison of the reduction in bacterial colony forming units between the experimental and control groups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of the incidence of pain, swelling,mobility, sinus tract and loss of function between the experimental and control groups.;Comparison of pre-operative and post-operative radiographic changes between the experimental and control groups. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactDonna Umesi
Associate Professor/ Consultant
Outcome results
None listed