Which root canal filling hurts least? new study has answers
NCT ID NCT06795282
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested three different root canal filling materials in 54 people with inflamed tooth pulp to see which caused the least pain after a single-session root canal. Patients rated their pain over 7 days. The goal is to find a material that makes root canals more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
MTA (a biocompatible cement used in root canals)
What this could lead to
If one material clearly causes less pain, dentists may adopt it to make root canals more comfortable.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain is subjective and hard to measure precisely.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry
Kayseri, 38000, Turkey (Türkiye)