Garlic gel vs. calcium hydroxide for root canal treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a garlic-based gel works as well as the standard calcium hydroxide paste placed inside a tooth after root canal cleaning, to help reduce infection and improve healing of the area around the tooth root.
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Who can take part
- You are between 15 and 45 years old.
- You are generally healthy (ASA I or II).
- You have a permanent tooth with a fully formed root that is causing pain or tenderness.
- An x-ray shows an infection or dark area around the root tip.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 14 days.
- You are willing to follow the study schedule and attend follow-up visits.
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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