Bacterial Load Reduction by GentleWave and EdgePro Irrigation Systems in Mandibular Necrotic Molars: An In-vivo Study
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of GentleWave versus EdgePro irrigation in the disinfection of infected root canals of human permanent teeth with necrotic pulp.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Permanent teeth that are diagnosed with pulp necrosis. * elected to have a permanent tooth nonsurgical root canal treatment * Signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth with root fractures or previously root canal treated teeth. * Teeth with severe loss of structure * Teeth with vital pulps.
Interventions
- DeviceGentleWave
Root canals will be shaped using a Vortex Blue and ProTaper gold rotary system. Once the root canals have been shaped, the GentleWave procedure will be performed
- DeviceEdgePro laser irrigation
Root canals will be shaped using a Vortex Blue and ProTaper gold rotary system. Once the root canals have been shaped, the EdgePro procedure will be performed
- DeviceIrrisafe passive ultrasonic irrigation
Root canals will be shaped using a Vortex Blue and ProTaper gold rotary system. Once the root canals have been shaped, the passive ultrasonic irrigation procedure will be performed
Location
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, Texas