Can a new sealer make root canals less painful?

NCT ID NCT07785973

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of root canal sealers—NeoSEALER Flo and AH Plus—to see which one leads to less pain after treatment and better healing of the area around the tooth root. About 30 adults with infected tooth roots and no other health issues will take part. Pain is measured right after the procedure, and healing is checked at 6 and 12 months using X-rays and 3D imaging.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Two different root canal sealers: NeoSEALER Flo and AH Plus resin sealer
What this could lead to
If one sealer works better, it could lead to less pain and faster healing after root canals.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain and healing can vary for many reasons.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with mature permanent teeth. * Patients with apical periodontitis. * Maxillary anterior teeth only will be involved. * Patients should be free from any systemic disease that may affect normal healing and predictable outcome. * Patients who will agree to the consent and will commit to follow-up period. * The selected teeth should have periapical lesion score ≤3 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with immature canals. * Patients with swelling. * Pregnant females. * Patients who could/would not participate in a 1-year follow-up. * Geriatric patients. * Patients with old age. * Teeth with periodontal involvement. * Teeth with vertical root fractures. * Non-restorable teeth. * cases with previously initiated endodontic treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative periapical periodontitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Minia University, Faculty of Dentistry

    RECRUITING

    Minya, Egypt

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