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Clinical Trials/CTRI/2024/10/074685
CTRI/2024/10/074685Not yet recruitingNot Applicable

An in-vivo comparative evaluation of the accuracy of working length determination of two different apex locators in teeth with periapical lesion

Dr Ashel Olivia Dsouza1 site in 1 country30 target enrollmentStarted: October 15, 2024Last updated:

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Not yet recruiting
Sponsor
Enrollment
30
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
sucessful endodontic treatment

Study Overview

Brief Summary

This is a clinical observational study where 2 different generations of apex locators are evaluated and compared in patients with teeth with periapical lesion and without periapical lesion during root canal treatment. The primary outcome is to evaluate the accuracy and precision of these apex locators which will help in successful endodontic treatment.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18.00 Year(s) to 60.00 Year(s) (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • 15 single rooted, single canal premolar teeth with radiographic evidence of periapical lesion.
  • 15 single rooted, single canal premolar teeth indicated for root canal treatment without lesion.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients with debilitating diseases 2)Immature root apex 3)Calcified canals 4)Internal and external root resorptions 5)Retreatment cases 6)Fractured or mutilated teeth 7)Curved canals greater than 30 degree.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

sucessful endodontic treatment

Time Frame: Baseline

Secondary Outcomes

No secondary outcomes reported

Investigators

Sponsor
Dr Ashel Olivia Dsouza
Sponsor Class
Other [self]
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Dr R Anithakumari

VS DENTAL COLLEGE

Study Sites (1)

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