Can a steroid or cold water ease tooth pain after root treatment?

NCT ID NCT07233577

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 72 adults with a painful tooth condition called irreversible pulpitis. During a dental procedure to remove the infected pulp, researchers tested whether rinsing the tooth with a dexamethasone solution or cold saline could reduce pain afterward. The goal was to find a simple way to make recovery more comfortable.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

dexamethasone

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain after dental pulp treatment, improving patient comfort.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain relief may be modest or not better than standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

pulpitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cukurova University

    Adana, Sarıçam, 01250, Turkey (Türkiye)