Cold therapy and dexamethasone for tooth pain after root canal
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This study compares two methods to reduce pain after a root canal: applying cold (cryotherapy) and using a steroid medicine called dexamethasone. It aims to find which approach works better for managing post-procedure discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with severe tooth pain from an infected pulp (irreversible pulpitis) and inflammation at the root tip (apical periodontitis).
- You have no signs of infection at the root tip on x-rays (no periapical radiolucency).
- Your tooth has not been previously treated with a root canal and has no history of trauma.
- You agree to participate by signing an informed consent form.
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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