Comparison of Post-Treatment Pain in Children Undergoing Root Canal Treatment with Different Types of Files

Phase 2/3

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Pulpitis,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2025/03/082111
• Lead Sponsor: Elanthendral Saravanan

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate and compare postoperative pain levels following root canal treatment in primary molars using three different instrumentation techniques: manual hand files, single-file rotary systems, and multi-file rotary systems.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-03-24
• Last Update Posted: 2025-10-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• pulpectomy in primary mandibular molars.
• Presence of non-vital pulp or irreversible pulpitis.
• Teeth with restorable structure after endodontic treatment.
• Cooperative behavior based on the Frankl Behavior Rating Scale (positive or definitely positive).

Exclusion Criteria

• Teeth with internal or external resorption.
• Advanced root resorption beyond 1/3rd of the root length.
• History of systemic conditions affecting pain perception.
• Teeth with more than one session of prior endodontic treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Postoperative pain will be assessed by using 4 point pain intensity scale	12,24,48 hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
not applicable	nor applicable

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Saveetha dental college and hospitals; 🇮🇳 Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India

Saveetha dental college and hospitals

🇮🇳Chennai, TAMIL NADU, India

Ganesh Jeevanandan

Principal investigator

09884293869

helloganz@gmail.com