Medication comparison for root canal retreatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two medications placed inside the tooth during a repeat root canal to treat infection at the root tip. It aims to find which one better fights bacteria and helps the tooth heal.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You need a second root canal treatment because of an infection at the tip of your tooth root.
- The infection is in a single tooth, seen on an x-ray.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- You do not have health problems that could slow healing, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not allergic to the medications used in the trial.
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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