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Suppurative periapical periodontitis

MONDO:0006989

Localized collection of pus in the tissues that enclose the root of a tooth.

Also known as: dentoalveolar abscess, periapical dental abscess

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

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Broader categories

Disease (680) Periodontitis (407) Inflammatory disease (332) Periodontal disorder (281) Musculoskeletal system disorder (207) Periapical periodontitis (102) 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! 7 Not yet recruiting 11 Not yet finished but already full! 5 Completed 9 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