Dentists test three sealers to find the most comfortable root canal
NCT ID NCT07608939
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares three different root canal sealers—AH Plus, ProRoot Bio Sealer, and BC Sealer ion+—to see which one leads to the least pain after treatment. About 135 adults with irreversible pulpitis in a lower molar will be randomly assigned to one of the three sealers. Patients and the pain assessor won't know which sealer was used. Pain is measured over a week using a 0-10 scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Root canal sealers (AH Plus, ProRoot Bio Sealer, BC Sealer ion+)
- What this could lead to
- If one sealer consistently causes less pain, dentists may adopt it to make root canals more comfortable.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (135 people) comparing existing materials, so results may not apply to all patients or change practice.
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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 135 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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.
Patient Selection Patients will be selected from individuals referred to the Dental Clinic for root canal treatment. Only mandibular first or second molars diagnosed with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis will be included in the study. Asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis is defined as inflamed vital pulp tissue without clinical symptoms, usually caused by caries, caries excavation, or trauma. Before treatment, written and verbal informed consent will be obtained from all participants. An online questionnaire including the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and the number of analgesics taken will be electronically sent to the participants. Patients will subsequently be contacted by telephone and asked to complete the questionnaire online. Submitted responses will not be modifiable after completion. The primary outcome will be postoperative pain, while secondary outcomes will include analgesic consumption and flare-up incidence. Inclusion Criteria * Asymptomatic teeth showing delayed positive responses to thermal testing (EndoIce; Coltene/Whaledent Inc.) and electric pulp testing (Parkell) * Teeth with extensive pulp exposure during caries excavation * Inflamed pulp tissue in which bleeding cannot be controlled within 5 minutes * Periodontally healthy, mature mandibular first or second molars Exclusion Criteria Patients presenting with the following conditions will be excluded from the study: * Diabetes mellitus, immunocompromised conditions, or pregnancy * Use of antibiotics within the last month or requirement for antibiotic prophylaxis * Use of analgesics within 7 days prior to treatment * Allergy to any material used during root canal treatment * Teeth suitable for vital pulp therapy in which bleeding can be controlled within 5 minutes * Non-vital or symptomatic teeth * Presence of radiographically detectable periapical lesions * Teeth requiring post-core restorations or prosthetic support * Calcified root canals, root resorption, or immature teeth
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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European University of Lefke
RECRUITINGLefka, Cyprus
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