Antibacterial tooth medications for acute root abscess
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests how well different antibacterial medications placed inside the tooth during root canal treatment clear infection in people with a severe tooth abscess. It aims to find the most effective way to reduce bacteria and relieve symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have a painful tooth infection at the tip of the root (acute apical abscess).
- The affected tooth has only one root and has not had any root canal before.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are generally healthy, with no major medical conditions (classified as ASA I).
- You are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and do not have a weakened immune system.
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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