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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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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