Comparing two root canal treatments for pain after procedure
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests two different ways to do a root canal on a tooth with an infection at the tip of the root. It aims to find which method causes less pain after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a tooth that needs a root canal and has an infection at the tip of the root, but you don't feel any pain from it.
- The tooth's root canal is not too curved, and the tooth is fully formed.
- You have not taken painkillers, antibiotics, or steroids in the last two weeks.
- You can have a rubber dam (a small sheet) placed around the tooth during treatment.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you don't have serious health conditions like cancer or advanced diabetes.
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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