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Comparison of Obturation Quality and Lateral Canal Fill (by Sealer): Ultrasonic-Activated Versus Non-Ultrasonic Conventional Irrigation Techniques in Root Canal Treatment - A Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Prime Foundation
Summary
The main goal of clinical trail to compare obturation quality and lateral canal sealer fill between ultrasonic activated and conventional irrigation in root canal treatment. HYPOTHESIS There is a difference in obturation quality and lateral canal fill between ultrasonic activated irrigation results as compared to conventional irrigation technique in root canal treatment. Eligible patients will be recruited from the Endodontics Department at Peshawar Dental College who present with pain and sensitivity in mandibular teeth and are advised root canal treatment after clinical examination and X-ray. Patients will be screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and informed written consent will be taken. This will be a double-blinded study, and demographic and tooth-related information will be recorded. Participants will be randomized into two groups using block randomization with a block size of six. The Non-Ultrasonic group will receive conventional irrigation using syringe, 3% sodium hypochlorite, and Tg sealer, while the Ultrasonic group will be irrigated using the VAT-3 ultrasonic activator with the same solution and sealer. Pre- and post-operative radiographs will be taken to evaluate obturation quality and lateral canal fill in terms of length, density, and taper using a standardized proforma.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
118
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-05-30
Last Updated
2025-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
ULTRASONIC IRRIGATION TECHNIQUE
The utilization of theVAT-3 ultrasonic activator high frequency device (45KHz± 5kHz) \[Refine\] for the Ultrasonic Activated Irrigation group and same solution of 3% sodium hypochlorite and Tg Sealer will be used. Post-operative radiographs will be obtained to assess the obturation quality and lateral canal fill. A detailed radiographic proforma will be employed to evaluate the length, density, taper of the root canal filling, and lateral canal fill . Each of these components will be scored individually, and an overall Obturation Quality Score is calculated by summing these scores.
NON-ULTRASONIC CONVENTIONAL IRRIGATION TECHNIQUE
The root canal treatment is then performed as per the assigned group, with conventional irrigation involving the use of syringes and 3% sodium hypochlorite solution and Tg Sealer for the Non-Ultrasonic Conventional Irrigation group.A detailed radiographic proforma will be employed to evaluate the length, density, taper of the root canal filling, and lateral canal fill . Each of these components will be scored individually, and an overall Obturation Quality Score is calculated by summing these scores.
Locations (1)
Peshawar Dental Collge
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa(KPK)a, Pakistan