Which rinse hurts less? study tests root canal irrigation methods
NCT ID NCT07410832
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 88 healthy adults with infected teeth to see if different irrigation methods during root canal treatment affect pain afterward. Participants had a tooth with a chronic infection and received one of several irrigation techniques. The goal was to find which method causes the least pain after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- irrigation procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose a less painful irrigation method for root canals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 88 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or tooth types.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Akdeniz University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Endodontics
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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