Which root canal filling eases pain best? new study tests three options

NCT ID NCT07603934

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether placing ibuprofen, nitrofurantoin, or calcium hydroxide inside a tooth after root canal treatment can lower pain. About 111 adults with dead nerves in their back teeth will rate their pain on a 0-10 scale. The goal is to find which medication works best to make recovery more comfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental pulp necrosis periapical periodontitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Egyptian Russian University

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    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4450113, Egypt

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