Cold therapy may ease pain after root canal, study finds

NCT ID NCT06183021

First seen Apr 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tested whether applying cold (cryotherapy) during pulpotomy or root canal treatment reduces pain and improves quality of life. 144 adults with deep cavities in their molars were randomly assigned to receive either standard treatment or treatment with added cryotherapy. The study measured pain levels, oral health quality of life, and treatment success over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Dp. Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry

    Samsun, Samsun, 55400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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