Histological Evaluation in the Efficacy of GentleWave in Root Canal Pulp Tissue Debridement and Disinfection of Difficult to Reach Areas in Mandibular Human Molars II. An In-vivo Study.
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Root Canal Treatment
- Interventions
- Device: GentleWave
- Registration Number
- NCT04105907
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand and learn better the efficacy of GentleWave and obtain histological evidence of the efficacy of this new technology done in-vivo
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- Only teeth that patient decided to have the extraction done instead of having any other type of dental treatment and teeth extracted at patient's petition.
Exclusion Criteria
- Teeth with root fractures or previously root canal treated teeth.
- Teeth with severe loss of structure
- Children
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Partial root canal treatment with the Sonendo GentleWave GentleWave -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Visualization of the amount of pulp tissue left behind after GentleWave procedure at the time of tooth extraction(immediately after GentleWave procedure) Visualization of the amount of pulp tissue left behind after GentleWave procedure as assessed by reviewing the histological serial sections under the light microscope
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Number of participants with the presence of bacteria inside the root canal and inside the dentinal tubules as assessed by observation under the light microscope at the time of tooth extraction(immediately after GentleWave procedure)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
🇺🇸Houston, Texas, United States