Bacterial Reduction After Supplementary Disinfection Procedures in Infected Root Canals
Abhishek Parolia
Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand the effect that 3 different types of root canal procedures have on bacteria.
Description
Sample Size Calculation Sample size was calculated by STATISTICA v8.0 software (StatSoft, Tulsa, OK, USA), that demonstrated 23 teeth per group are needed to show a 5% difference in bacterial levels at 90% power. Considering possible losses, ninety adult subjects will be selected. Case Selection and Eligibility Criteria Participants will be recruited at the Endodontic Clinic at the University of Iowa. The inclusion criteria will be patients 18 years or older, teeth with intact pulp chamber walls, no response to cold and electric pulp testing and apical periodontitis. Teeth with vital pulp, i…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–95 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of pulp necrosis with apical periodontitis (AP) confirmed by pulp tests, clinical and radiographic evidence. * Tooth with no response to cold and electric pulp testing (done at screening). * Single canalled premolars with intact pulp chamber walls. * Patient must be 18 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: * Teeth with vital pulp. * Teeth with incomplete root formation (immature with apical periodontitis). * Teeth with extensive crown destruction. * Teeth with previous endodontic treatment or intervention (pulp debridement). * Teeth with acute/ chronic ap…
Interventions
- DeviceGentleWave System Root Canal Therapy
This device has 510k market approval for its intended use within this study.
- DeviceEdgePro Laser Root Canal Therapy
This device has 510k market approval for its intended use within this study.
- DeviceThe ProUltra Piezo Ultrasonic with EndoUltra Tips Root Canal Therapy
This device has 510k market approval for its intended use within this study.
Location
- University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental ClinicsIowa City, Iowa