Ways to reduce pain after root canal treatment
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two methods to lessen pain after a root canal: using sound waves to clean the tooth and applying cold inside the tooth. It aims to see which method works better for reducing discomfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old and generally healthy.
- You need a root canal on a lower molar (not a wisdom tooth) because of tooth pain that doesn't go away.
- The tooth has not been previously root-treated and has fully formed roots.
- You are willing to have the treatment done in one visit and come back for check-ups.
- You have not taken pain relievers like ibuprofen or aspirin in the 12 hours before treatment.
- 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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