Root canal treatment and retreatment: a comparison study
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares how well initial root canal treatments and repeat root canals work over time using clinical exams and X-rays. It aims to see which approach leads to better healing and pain relief for patients with tooth infections or damage.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need a root canal treatment or a repeat root canal on a tooth.
- You have tooth pain, an infection, or an abscess in the tooth.
- You are able to come to follow-up visits at the clinic.
- You do not have a vertical crack in the tooth's root.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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