Cleaning infected root canals to reduce pain after treatment
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of cleaning infected root canals to see which one reduces pain better after the procedure. It may help find a more comfortable treatment for people with tooth infections.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You need a root canal on a tooth with a dead nerve and an infection at the root tip.
- You are generally healthy, without conditions like uncontrolled diabetes or a weak immune system.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had a root canal on this tooth before.
- You are not currently taking antibiotics.
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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