RCT of Pulp Capping Over Carious Exposure in Adults
Carious ExposureHuman Permanent First and Second Molars4 moreThis multicentre study was a randomized, controlled, parallel, patient-blinded, two-arm superiority trial with a 1:1 allocation ratio that followed the CONSORT guidelines.The aim of this study was to investigate whether MTA is more effective than a conventional calcium hydroxide liner (Dycal®) as a direct pulp capping material in mature molar teeth with a carious pulpal exposure.
4% Articaine and 2% Lidocaine by Intraligamentary Technique in Irreversible Pulpitis
Irreversible PulpitisThis study compared the anesthetic efficacy between Lignocaine and articaine administering it intraligamentarly using ligajet in twenty five female patients having irreversible pulpitis on bilateral mandibular molars. At 5minutes of post injection, the teeth were isolated with rubber dam and access performed. Patients were instructed to definitively rate any pain felt during endodontic procedure. If patient felt pain, the treatment was immediately stopped and the patient rated their discomfort using Heft Parker VAS. The extent of access achieved when the patient felt pain was recorded as within dentin, entering the pulp chamber or initial file placement. The success was defined as the ability to access and instrument the tooth without pain (VAS score of zero) or mild pain (VAS rating<54mm).
Efficacy of Different Drugs to Control Post Root Canal Treatment Pain
PainPostoperative Pain1 moreRoot canal therapy will ideally eliminate post-endodontic pain but occasionally analgesics are needed to diminish the pain [1]. Development of pain after completion of root canal treatment may undermine patients' confidence in the procedure and the clinician [2]. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are one of the most frequently taken analgesic medications for dental pain. Their popularity attributed to their efficacy in relieving pain and fever and low side effect profile at therapeutic doses [3]. Mono-therapy analgesic has a low effect on dental pain. Improvement was performance by combining analgesics with different mechanisms of action without raising any adverse effects [4], was effective in controlling moderate to severe pain. The combination of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and paracetamol has shown additive analgesia for treating dental pain in several studies [5,6]. Endodontic treatment with a lower prevalence of postoperative pain is usually the treatment of choice. There have been no controlled dental studies evaluating the additive effects of combining a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with paracetamol. Breivik et al [6] & Menhinick et al [7] found that a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen was more effective than ibuprofen alone in managing postoperative pain. Aim of the present study, to evaluate the efficacy of the paracetamol when used alone and in combinations with three groups of drugs to control postoperative endodontic pain.
Bioactive Materials in Pulp Therapy of Primary Teeth
PulpitisPulp Disease1 moreThe purpose of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic success of a new injectable, fast setting bioceramic root repair material (BC RRM) putty with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) in pulpotomy procedures of primary teeth. The null hypothesis (H0) is that there is no difference in the clinical and radiographic success between the TotalFill® BC RRM™ Fast Set Putty and Produits Dentaires™ (PD™) MTA WHITE when used as a pulp dressing in pulpotomies of primary molars.
Antibacterial Effect and Clinical Performance of Chitosan Modified Glass Ionomer
Reversible PulpitisPulpitis4 moreThe study is a randomized clinical trial that assesses the clinical success and the antibacterial effect on carious dentine of glass ionomer when modified with Chitosan and/or Titanium dioxide nano particles vs the control group of modification with Chlorhexidine as control when used in primary molars
Comparison of Calcium Silicate-based Sealer and Epoxy Resin-based Sealer
Pulpitis - IrreversiblePain1 moreBackground: Sealers have been concerned with obturation. However, studies for assessing the effectiveness of endodontic treatment of sealer based on Calcium Silicate have been not much. Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of endodontic treatment of sealer based on Calcium Silicate Methods: A prospective, single-blind, clinical trial was conducted from June 2020 to December 2020 with 42 irreversible pulpitis teeth by one clinician. The postoperative pain was assessed after root canal treatment using sealer based on Calcium Silicate and sealer based on Epoxy resin after 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours and 7 days and inconvenient symptoms were assessed after 7 days, 3 months and 6 months. t-test, Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon analysis were applied. Key words: obturation, sealer based on Calcium Silicate and sealer based on Epoxy resin
Use of Tramadol Intraligamentary Injections
PulpitisIntroduction: To achieve painless treatment in patients with a failed primary IANB, supplementary anaesthesia has been advised. The majority of the studies evaluating intraligamentary injections have been performed on asymptomatic teeth. Very limited research has been dedicated to the evaluation of different variables in intraligamentary injections in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis Aim: To evaluate the anaesthetic efficacy of 2% lidocaine with 1:80 000 epinephrine vs. 2% lidocaine with 1:80 000 epinephrine plus tramadol hydrochloride (50 mg, 1:1 v/v ratio), given as intraligamentary injections after a failed inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB), in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Objective: 1. To achieve painless treatment in patients with a failed primary IANB. during the endodontic management of symptomatic mandibular first/second molar. 2. To evaluate the heart rate during and after intraligamentary injections Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial will be carried out by Conservative Dentistry, Faculty Of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia. Sixty adult patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpits in a mandibular first or second molar will receive an initial IANB with 2% lidocaine with 1:80 000 epinephrine. Pain during the endodontic treatment will be assessed using a visual analogue scale(VAS). Patients experiencing pain on endodontic intervention shall be randomly allocated to one of the two treatment groups: one group shall receive 0.6 mL/ root of supplementary intraligamentary injection of 2% lidocaine with 1:80 000 epinephrine; while the second group shall receive 2% lidocaine with 1:80 000 epinephrine plus tramadol hydrochloride (50 mg, 1:1 v/v ratio). Endodontic treatment will be re-initiated. Success after primary injection or supplementary injection will be defined as no or mild pain (less than 55 mm on HP VAS) during access preparation and root canal instrumentation. Heart rate will be monitored using a finger pulse oximeter by a faculty member. Statistical analysis: The results will be tabulated in contingency tables. The anaesthetic success rates will be analyzed with the Pearson chi-square test at 5% significance levels. The heart rate changes will be analyzed using a t-test.
Postoperative Pain Intensity After Pulpotomy
Symptomatic Irreversible PulpitisIntroduction: This study aimed to compare postoperative pain rates following sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and KTP laser-assisted pulpotomy treatments in permanent teeth with deep caries, and symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Methods: Ninety patients complaining of permanent teeth pain due to symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were randomly divided into 3 equal groups. Preoperative pain levels were recorded. After the initial bleeding control was achieved with saline, complete hemostasis was achieved by applying saline (control group), 2.5% NaOCl, or KTP laser according to randomly determined patient groups. Patients were asked to mark their pain level on the visual pain scale at the 6th, 24th, 48th, and 72nd hours, and 7th and 30th days depending on the severity of the pain. The permanent restoration was completed after 7 days. Results: According to the present study, the statistical difference between the groups in terms of preoperative pain and percussion pain levels was insignificant. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of demographic data. The postoperative pain level of the KTP laser group was significantly lower at the 6th hour compared to the saline group. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of postoperative pain level at other time intervals. The greatest pain scores occurred in all groups at 6th hour. Conclusions: KTP laser can be preferred primarily in reducing postoperative pain in pulpotomy treatments. KTP laser or NaOCl assisted pulpotomy can be an effective treatment for pain reduction in permanent teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
Anesthetic Efficacy of Articaine and Lidocaine in Lower Molars With Irreversible Pulpits
Irreversible PulpitisPainThe aim of this study was to verify the effectiveness of an anesthetic called articaine for dental treatment, comparing it with an anesthetic commonly used in dental clinic: lidocaine. Two types of local anesthesia (oral injection) in accordance with the solution used were performed. For patients anesthetized with articaine, an injection of anesthesia close to the tooth to be treated was used. For the anesthetic lidocaine an injection on the cheek at the bottom of the mouth was made. Differences between both techniques are mainly regarding the area of numbness. In the injection with articaine only a small part of the lip and the tooth was anesthetized. With lidocaine injection, the lower region of the entire side of the tooth and half of the tongue on the same side was numbed. The treatment was electronic randomized and there was equal chance to one or another treatment. The investigators are studying this new form of anesthesia (near the tooth that was treated) to see if it can numb the tooth to an emergency treatment, if it really decreases the feeling of numbness and discomfort during the service. Patients receiving articaine were submitted to cone beam exam at no cost.
The Effects of Three Oral Medications on Post-operative Pain Following Endodontic Treatment
PulpitisPain ManagementAim: eliminating or reducing pain following endodontic treatment is of great importance. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Tramadol, Novafen and Naproxen on post-operative pain following instrumentation of root canals in teeth with irreversible pulpitis. Sample size: one hundred patients considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Intervention and outcome: The effect of Tramadol, Novafen and Naproxen on post-operative pain following instrumentation of root canals in teeth with irreversible pulpitis was evaluated.