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Postoperative Pain and PTN and Reciproc

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Apical Periodontitis
Dental Pulp Necrosis
Registration Number
NCT03380585
Lead Sponsor
Isparta Military Hospital
Brief Summary

In this clinical trial, the researchers will investigate the effect of single-file reciprocating file system (Reciproc) versus multi-file rotational file systems (ProTaper Next) on the postoperative pain in adult patients who have necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis. The participants will be assigned by chance to separate groups that compare 2 different treatments, reciprocating single-file system (Reciproc) and rotational multi-file system (ProTaper Next).

Detailed Description

The infected root canal treatments will be performed using one-visit approach with either a reciprocating single-file system or a continuous rotational multi-file system. Foraminal enlargement will be perfomed using either Reciproc or ProTaper Next file systems. The root canals will be completed in single-visit. The patients will record their postoperative pain during the follow-up period using a VAS scale.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Participants who have in their mandibular or maxillary molar teeth necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy, drug hypersensitivity, cardiac problems, previously performed endodontics treatment.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
4-step pain intensity measures using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS).7 days

The severity of pain in 1-7 days according to the VAS: 0 no pain, 1-3 mild pain, 4-7 moderate pain, 7-10 severe pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The number of patients taking an analgesic following the endodontics treatment.7 days

The patients were asked to take an analgesic in the 7 days of time frame.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Isparta Military Hospital

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Isparta, Turkey

Isparta Military Hospital
🇹🇷Isparta, Turkey

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