Study on pain after root canal treatment with or without the use of medication inside the tooth

In vivo evaluation of painful symptoms in dental emergency care in a public service, comparing the effectiveness of using a reciprocating system in the disinfection of the cervical and middle thirds with or without the use of intracanal Calcium Hydroxide medication

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

REBEC

Registry ID

RBR-9spshrg

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-13

Start date

2021-02-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Postoperative Pain toothache

Interventions

This is a randomized, double-blind interventional study aimed at comparing techniques for managing endodontic emergencies in controlling postoperative pain after cleaning the cervical and middle third

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female patients; aged 20 to 40 years; presenting with symptomatic maxillary single-rooted anterior teeth; diagnosed with pulp necrosis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with medication allergies; patients currently taking any medication; patients with previously treated root canals; patients with vital pulps; and asymptomatic patients

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
It is expected to evaluate the intensity of postoperative pain, assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), at 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, and 7 days after treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcomes are expected	—

Countries

Contacts

Public ContactAna Limoeiro

Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru

grasielalimoeiro@gmail.com+55 (73) 988741956

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026