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Comparison of Root Canal Desinfection Protocols
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
Summary
Evaluate and compare the disinfecting efficacy of two supplementary antimicrobial protocols in teeth with apical periodontitis
Official title: Comparison of Different Root Canal Disinfection Protocols for Bacterial Reduction in Teeth With Apical Periodontitis Using Two Analytical Microbiological Methods: a Randomized Clinical Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Desinfection device
Desinfection protocol with (LAI): Er,Cr:YSGG laser (2780 nm) delivered with a radial-firing tip.
Analytical microbiological methods
Endocator: Measures ATP levels (Endoscore and RLU) to rapidly assess bacterial load in less than one minute.