Root canal showdown: one visit or two? new study has answers

NCT ID NCT07354373

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a root canal for an infected tooth with an abscess can be done in one visit or needs two visits. 59 adults were treated and followed for a year to see how well the infection healed. The goal was to find out which approach works better for clearing the infection and reducing symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California San Francisco School of dentistry

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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