Tooth infection healing: which irrigation technique wins?
NCT ID NCT06204887
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three ways to clean infected root canals in 97 people with large tooth infections. The methods were manual movement, ultrasonic vibration, and laser activation. Researchers measured how much the infection shrank over one year using 3D scans. The goal was to find which technique helps the most.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify the most effective irrigation technique for healing large tooth infections, improving dental outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 97 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all patients or tooth types. The study is small and focused on specific teeth.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Rize, Turkey (Türkiye)
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