Comparison of Root Canal Desinfection Protocols
ConditionPeriapical Periodontitis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo
Evaluate and compare the disinfecting efficacy of two supplementary antimicrobial protocols in teeth with apical periodontitis
Adult patients able to give informed consent and willing/able to comply with study procedures and follow-up.
Molar teeth indicated for endodontic treatment.
Teeth with intact pulp-chamber walls (no extensive coronal destruction).
Necrotic pulp confirmed by pulp testing.
Immature teeth
Teeth with calcified or obliterated canals
Teeth with extensive coronal destruction
Teeth with previous endodontic treatment