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Clinical Evaluation of Discoloration Induced by Root Canal Treatment in Vital and Devital Teeth: A Prospective Study
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate and compare tooth discoloration following root canal treatment in vital and devital teeth. Patients with maxillary premolar teeth requiring root canal treatment are included in the study. Before treatment, the teeth are classified as vital or devital based on their pulpal status. All teeth receive root canal treatment and coronal restoration using a standardized clinical protocol. Tooth color is objectively measured with a spectrophotometer before treatment and at 3, 6, and 9 months after treatment. Changes in tooth color over time are evaluated and compared between vital and devital teeth.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2025-09-16
Completion Date
2026-10-30
Last Updated
2026-08-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is performed in a single visit by the same operator using a standardized clinical protocol. Following local anesthesia and rubber dam isolation, an access cavity is prepared and the working length is determined using an electronic apex locator and confirmed with periapical radiography. Root canals are prepared using a nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation system. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is used during instrumentation, followed by a final irrigation protocol with 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and 2.5% NaOCl with irrigant activation. The canals are subsequently dried with sterile paper points. Root canal obturation is performed in the same visit using gutta-percha and AH Plus root canal sealer with the cold lateral condensation technique. After obturation, excess gutta-percha is removed and the coronal level of the root canal filling is standardized at approximately 2 mm apical to the cementoenamel junction. Residual root canal sealer is removed fr
Locations (1)
Marmara University Faculty of Dentistry
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)