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Periapical periodontitis

MONDO:0004508

Inflammation of the periapical tissue. It includes general, unspecified, or acute nonsuppurative inflammation. Chronic nonsuppurative inflammation is periapical granuloma. Suppurative inflammation is periapical abscess.

159 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.

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Sub-types

Chronic apical periodontitis (50) Suppurative periapical periodontitis (12) Acute apical periodontitis (6) Periapical granuloma (3)

Broader categories

Disease (680) Periodontitis (407) Inflammatory disease (332) Periodontal disorder (281) Musculoskeletal system disorder (207) Human disease (14) Skeletal system disorder (4) Disease by body system or component (0) Disease by developmental or physiological process (0)

Trials to join now! 32 Not yet recruiting 34 Not yet finished but already full! 32 Completed 60 Terminated 1

Laser zaps root canal bacteria in new study

Disease control Terminated

This study tested whether a special laser (Er,Cr:YSGG) can kill bacteria in root canals better than the standard rinse. 56 adults undergoing root canal treatment had their canals cleaned with either the laser or standard sodium hypochlorite. Researchers measured bacterial levels …

Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC