Could a common fruit replace harsh chemicals in root canals?
NCT ID NCT07688005
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether amla (Emblica officinalis), a medicinal plant, can replace standard sodium hypochlorite as a disinfectant during root canal treatment. The trial includes 66 people aged 18–50 with infected single-rooted front teeth. Researchers measure how well each solution kills Enterococcus faecalis bacteria and track pain and healing. If amla works as well, it could offer a gentler, natural alternative.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Emblica officinalis (Amla) solution
- What this could lead to
- If effective, amla could offer a natural, less irritating alternative to standard root canal disinfectants, reducing side effects while still clearing infection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (66 people) comparing a natural remedy to a well-established treatment. Amla may prove less effective at killing bacteria or not provide better healing.
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Conditions
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Punjab Dental Hospital, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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