Can a better rinse reach the root's tip? a tooth study puts three irrigation methods to the test.
NCT ID NCT07731594
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares three root canal irrigation methods—conventional needle, side-vented needle, and ultrasonic activation—to see which one best delivers cleaning fluid to the very tip of the root. Using extracted single-rooted premolars, researchers will measure how far a dye-mixed solution penetrates into the narrow apical third of the canal. The goal is to identify the most effective technique for reaching hard-to-clean areas that standard irrigation often misses.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves superior, it could lead to more effective root canal cleaning and better treatment outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a laboratory study on extracted teeth, not a patient trial. Results may not directly translate to real-world dental care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 105 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Straight Canals * Single Rooted 1st and 2nd mandibular premolars with closed apices Exclusion Criteria: * Mandibular premolars with open apices * Mandibular premolars with curved or calcified canals
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