Irrigation methods for root canal treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests different ways to flush and clean inside a tooth during root canal treatment. It aims to see which method best reaches deep into the tooth and reduces bacteria.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a tooth that needs root canal treatment and does not cause pain.
- The tooth and its supporting tissues are healthy, with no pus or infection draining through the tooth.
- You do not have any medical condition that affects your whole body, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have a healthy immune system.
- Your tooth does not have an unusual shape or a blocked canal, and your roots are thick enough for the procedure.
- You are not allergic to latex (rubber dam) or the contrast dye used in x-rays (Iohexol).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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