Root canal battle: which medicament kills more bacteria?
NCT ID NCT07671326
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests two different medicines placed inside root canals to kill bacteria in teeth with chronic infection. 24 adults with infected molars will receive either a bioceramic or a calcium hydroxide paste. Researchers measure bacterial levels before and after treatment to see which works better.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Bio-C Temp (bioceramic) and UltraCal XS (calcium hydroxide)
What this could lead to
If one medicament proves more effective at killing bacteria, it could improve success rates for root canal treatments and reduce the need for retreatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The outcome is based on bacterial levels, not long-term tooth survival.
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Istanbul Medipol University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34230, Turkey (Türkiye)
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