APICAL PERIODONTITIS

This small pilot study tested whether transplanting a patient's own tooth pulp, combined with concentrated growth factors, could heal dead teeth. Six people with infected, dead teeth received the treatment and were followed for 12 months. The goal was to see if the teeth regained…

This study looked at whether making a larger opening at the tip of the tooth root helps regenerative dental treatment work better for adults with infected mature teeth. 36 people received one of two treatment sizes and were followed for healing and pain. The goal was to see which…

This study tested whether a natural substance made from a patient's own blood (called L-PRF) can improve bone and gum healing after dental surgery for long-lasting tooth infections. Fifteen adults with infections that didn't go away with standard root canal treatment received sur…

This study looked at 72 adults with infected tooth roots to see if the type of sealer used during root canal treatment changes how much pain they feel and how well the tooth heals. Patients received one of three common sealers, and their pain was checked right after treatment and…

This study looked at whether using different settings on an electronic device that measures tooth length can reduce pain after a second root canal treatment. 144 adults with infected teeth were treated using either a standard method or one of three special modes. Pain levels were…

This study tested whether a less invasive dental procedure (full pulpotomy) works as well as a root canal in molars with severe infection. 58 adults with irreversible pulpitis were treated, and an AI tool helped detect hidden infections on X-rays. The goal was to see if the tooth…

This study tested two different rinses used at the end of a root canal to see which one leads to less pain afterward. 142 adults with an infected single-root tooth were treated in one visit. They received either octenidine or chlorhexidine as the final rinse. Pain was tracked for…

This study looked at 42 adults with infected single-rooted teeth to see if using sonic or ultrasonic tools to clean the root canal helps healing more than standard methods. Participants got one of three cleaning techniques during root canal treatment. The researchers measured cha…

This study looked at whether using sonic devices (EDDY or EndoActivator) with or without a laser during root canal treatment could lower pain after the procedure. Eighty adults with infected single-root teeth were randomly assigned to one of four cleaning methods. Patients report…

This study tested whether using special lasers during root canal treatment reduces pain afterward compared to standard methods. Forty-five adults with infected front teeth were split into three groups: one got standard cleaning, and two got different laser treatments. Patients ra…

This study looked at whether injecting a substance made from a patient's own blood (called i-PRF) into the gums around an infected tooth could improve healing. Sixty adults with chronic tooth infections received standard root canal treatment; half also got the i-PRF injection. Re…

This study looked at 120 adults to see if anxiety and depression are linked to a common tooth infection called apical periodontitis. Participants had dental exams and filled out questionnaires about their mental health. The goal was to better understand how emotional well-being a…

This study tested whether using a special laser (Nd:YAG) during root canal treatment could reduce inflammation and stress in infected teeth. Researchers compared 58 patients who received the laser with those who did not. The results showed no significant difference, meaning the l…

This study looked at whether a chronic tooth infection (apical periodontitis) can cause changes in the blood that might harm blood vessels. Researchers measured inflammation and blood vessel health markers in 45 healthy adults, some with and some without the infection, before and…