Tooth infection study tests if extra dressing boosts root canal success

NCT ID NCT06447519

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

Summary

This study looks at whether placing a calcium hydroxide paste inside a tooth between root canal appointments helps infected teeth heal better. About 110 adults with painful tooth infections will receive standard root canal treatment over multiple visits. One group gets the extra paste, the other does not. Researchers will check pain and X-ray healing for up to 2 years.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periapical periodontitis Tooth, Nonvital

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Dentitry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

    Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, 54124, Greece