Comparison of Root Canal Desinfection Protocols

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-70
SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo

About this trial

Evaluate and compare the disinfecting efficacy of two supplementary antimicrobial protocols in teeth with apical periodontitis

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

Immature teeth

Teeth with calcified or obliterated canals

Teeth with extensive coronal destruction

Teeth with previous endodontic treatment

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Desinfection device
  • Analytical microbiological methods

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups