Root canal showdown: triple antibiotic paste vs. calcium hydroxide for faster healing
NCT ID NCT07239739
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two medicines placed inside a tooth after root canal treatment to see which one helps heal infections around the tooth root faster. About 62 adults with infected single-rooted teeth will receive either triple antibiotic paste or calcium hydroxide. The researchers will measure changes in infection size and bone healing over 3, 6, and 12 months.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 62 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Systemically healthy adult patients between 18 and 65 years of age. Presence of a single-rooted tooth diagnosed with pulpal necrosis and asymptomatic apical periodontitis or chronic apical abscess. Radiographic evidence of a distinct periapical radiolucency with a minimum diameter of 2mm. The involved tooth must be deemed restorable after endodontic treatment. Patient willingness and ability to provide informed consent and comply with the follow-up schedule Exclusion Criteria: Patients under 18 or over 65 years of age. Presence of systemic diseases known to affect bone metabolism or immune response (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes). Pregnancy or lactation. Known allergies to any components of Triple Antibiotic Paste or calcium hydroxide. Teeth with previous root canal treatment, internal/external root resorption, root fractures, or non-endodontic periapical pathology.Exclusion Criteria: \-
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