New root canal tool put to the test
NCT ID NCT04105907
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test a device called GentleWave that is designed to clean root canals more effectively, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Researchers will use 50 teeth that are already scheduled for extraction. After a partial root canal treatment with GentleWave, the teeth will be removed and examined under a microscope to see how much pulp tissue and bacteria remain. The goal is to gather evidence on how well this new technology works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GentleWave device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that the GentleWave device cleans root canals more thoroughly, potentially improving future root canal treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 teeth, not yet recruiting. It looks at tissue and bacteria under a microscope, not patient outcomes, so results may not translate to real-world benefits.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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