Bacterial Reduction After Supplementary Disinfection Procedures in Infected Root Canals

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Dental Pulp Necroses

• Registration Number: NCT06569329
• Lead Sponsor: Abhishek Parolia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-8-19
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Diagnosis of pulp necrosis with apical periodontitis (AP) confirmed by pulp tests,<br> clinical and radiographic evidence.<br><br> - Tooth with no response to cold and electric pulp testing (done at screening).<br><br> - Single canalled premolars with intact pulp chamber walls.<br><br> - Patient must be 18 years of age or older<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> - Teeth with vital pulp.<br><br> - Teeth with incomplete root formation (immature with apical periodontitis).<br><br> - Teeth with extensive crown destruction.<br><br> - Teeth with previous endodontic treatment or intervention (pulp debridement).<br><br> - Teeth with acute/ chronic apical abscess.<br><br> - Teeth with internal or external resorption.<br><br> - Teeth with non-odontogenic facial pain.<br><br> - Teeth with periodontal pockets deeper than 4 mm.<br><br> - Teeth with advanced untreated periodontal disease or recent periodontal surgery.<br><br> - Teeth with mobility score greater than 2.<br><br> - Teeth with a fracture or visible crack.<br><br> - Patients with diabetes or immune compromised conditions.<br><br> - Patients who received systemic antibiotics within the last 3 months.<br><br> - Patients taking corticosteroids.<br><br> - Patients who are pregnant.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of the changes in the bacterial count at various time points during the root canal procedure.