New tooth-cleaning methods could speed healing of serious infections
NCT ID NCT06991803
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at five different methods for cleaning infected root canals in 132 people with large tooth infections. The goal was to see which technique helps the infection heal best by reducing the size of the infection site on X-rays. The methods included manual cleaning, ultrasound, sonic vibration, and two types of laser activation.
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Endodontics
Rize, Rize Province, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)
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