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Effects of Irrigation Activation and Obturation Techniques on Pain After Root Canal Treatment
Sponsor: Biruni University
Summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to compare postoperative pain and analgesic use following single-visit root canal treatment performed using different final irrigation activation and root canal obturation techniques in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. A total of 72 adult patients aged 18 to 65 years with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in permanent single rooted, single canal teeth were randomly assigned to four treatment groups (18 patients in each group). The groups received conventional needle irrigation with cold lateral condensation, EDDY sonic irrigation activation with cold lateral condensation, conventional needle irrigation with Fast-Fill thermoplasticized obturation, or EDDY sonic irrigation activation with Fast-Fill thermoplasticized obturation. All treatments were completed in a single visit using standardized root canal preparation procedures. Pain intensity was recorded using a 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale before treatment and at 8, 24, and 48 hours and 7 days after treatment. The use of pain-relieving medication was also recorded. The study was designed to determine whether irrigation activation and obturation techniques influence postoperative pain and analgesic consumption following root canal treatment.
Official title: Comparison of Sonic Irrigation Activation and Thermoplasticized Obturation Techniques on Postoperative Pain After Single-Visit Root Canal Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2024-11-04
Completion Date
2025-09-01
Last Updated
2026-10-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Conventional Needle Irrigation
Final root canal irrigation was performed using conventional needle irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), without sonic activation.
Sonic Irrigation Activation
Final irrigation was performed using 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 17% EDTA, activated with the EDDY sonic irrigation activation system.
Cold Lateral Condensation
Root canals were obturated using the cold lateral condensation technique with gutta-percha cones and AH Plus root canal sealer.
Thermoplasticized Gutta-Percha Obturation
Root canals were obturated using thermoplasticized gutta-percha with the Fast-Pack and Fast-Fill systems and AH Plus root canal sealer.
Locations (1)
Biruni University
Istanbul, In the USA Or Canada, Please Select..., Turkey (Türkiye)