Root canal pain relief: comparing cleaning methods
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares different ways of moving the cleaning tool inside the tooth during a root canal to see which method causes less pain afterward. If you need a root canal on a lower premolar, this trial may help reduce your discomfort after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are generally healthy, without chronic health conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
- You have a lower premolar tooth that is infected or inflamed and needs root canal treatment.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken painkillers or antibiotics in the past week.
- The affected tooth has not had a root canal before and shows no signs of root damage or incomplete development.
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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