Comparing two ways to clean a dead nerve during a root canal
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two different ways to clean a molar tooth during a root canal when the nerve is dead. The goal is to find which method is better at removing infection without causing discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You need a molar tooth that is recommended for a root canal because the nerve inside the tooth is dead (necrotic).
- The tooth must have a solid crown (no large breaks or missing walls).
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- You cannot have diabetes or a weakened immune system.
- You cannot be pregnant.
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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