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
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: ULTRASONIC IRRIGATION TECHNIQUE, NON-ULTRASONIC CONVENTIONAL IRRIGATION TECHNIQUE.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Comparison Between Two Type of Irrigation Systems. Basic parameters: 18 years — 70 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Pakistan
- Next step
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Overview
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.
Interventions
- Other 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 indi - Other 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 sc
Primary outcome measures
- To compare obturation quality and lateral canal sealer fill between ultrasonic activated and conventional irrigation in root canal treatment [Time frame: Immediate, after completion of procedure]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Both male and female
- Age group adults 18 to 70 years
- Patients presenting with pain and sensitivity in mandibular molars and advised root canal treatment after examination and x ray
Exclusion criteria
- Teeth with complex root canal anatomy that may complicate the obturation process
- Pregnancy
- Medically compromised patients including uncontrolled diabetes -cardiovascular disease immunodeficiency disorders bleeding disorders and -severe respiratory disease
- Patients who refused to participate in this study
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Other
Study locations
Pakistan · 1 center
- Peshawar Dental Collge — Peshawar
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07303478 · Prime Foundation