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Effect of Different Root Canal Sealers on Postoperative Pain
Sponsor: Dicle University
Summary
This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate postoperative pain following the use of bioceramic and epoxy resin-based root canal sealers in combination with the continuous wave of condensation technique (CWCT), addressing a clinically relevant gap in the literature. Seventy-two patients with single-rooted teeth diagnosed with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis and presenting without preoperative pain were randomly assigned to three groups according to the root canal sealer used. The teeth were treated using AH Plus, TotalFill BC, or Bio-C Sealer. All endodontic procedures, including post-endodontic restorations, were completed in a single visit using the continuous wave of condensation technique (CWCT), following standardized preparation and irrigation protocols. Patients were provided with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) form and were instructed to record their pain intensity on a scale from 0 to 10 at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours, and 7 days after root canal treatment. Patients were recalled on day 7, and the completed VAS forms were collected. The null hypothesis was that the type of root canal sealer would have no statistically significant effect on postoperative pain levels. The alternative hypothesis was that, regardless of sealer type, the incidence and severity of postoperative pain would be significantly higher within the first 24 hours following treatment compared with the other assessment time points.
Official title: Effect of Continuous Wave of Condensation on Postoperative Pain Using Bioceramic Versus Resin Sealers: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
72
Start Date
2024-12-13
Completion Date
2025-08-31
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Postoperative pain - 6th hour
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 6th hour.
Postoperative pain - 24th hour
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 24th hour.
Postoperative pain - 48th hour
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 48th hour.
Postoperative pain - 72nd hour
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 72nd hour.
Postoperative pain - 7 day
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 7 day.
Locations (1)
Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics
Diyarbakır, Turkey (Türkiye)