Larger root canal tip for healing infection in back molars
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether making the tip of the root canal slightly larger during a single root canal treatment helps the infection heal better and reduces pain afterward. It is for people with a dead lower back molar that has an infection around the root tip.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have a lower back molar that is dead (no nerve response) and shows an infection on X-ray
- You do not have any serious medical conditions that could affect treatment
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last month, and you do not need antibiotics before dental work
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or using hormonal contraceptives
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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