Post‑operative pain after root canal using resin versus bioceramic sealers

Comparison of Post Operative Pain in Resin-Based and Bio Ceramic Based Root Canal Sealer in Patient Presenting at Peshawar Dental College

NA · Prime Foundation · NCT07253025

This study will test whether adults who receive a resin-based sealer or a bioceramic sealer during root canal treatment have different amounts of pain in the first 48 hours.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment180 (estimated)
Ages17 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorPrime Foundation (other)
Locations1 site (Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa(KPK)a)
Trial IDNCT07253025 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

Adults with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in single-rooted maxillary or mandibular teeth presenting to Peshawar Dental College will be enrolled and allocated to receive either a resin-based or a bioceramic root canal sealer during endodontic treatment. Post-operative pain will be recorded using a 0–10 Visual Analog Scale at 24 and 48 hours, with pain considered present if VAS > 3. The planned sample size is 180 participants, with 90 in each sealer group. Key exclusions include immature apices, root resorption, current analgesic/anti-inflammatory use, pregnancy or lactation, medical compromise, and acute flare-ups.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults aged 18–70 with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in a single-rooted maxillary or mandibular tooth who are not pregnant, not on analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications, and medically fit are the ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients with multi-rooted teeth, immature apices, root resorption, current analgesic/anti-inflammatory use, medical compromise, pregnancy/lactation, or those presenting with a flare-up are unlikely to benefit from this comparison.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help dentists choose a sealer that reduces short-term pain after root canal treatment.

How similar studies have performed: Previous small clinical studies have compared resin and bioceramic sealers with mixed results, so evidence on which sealer produces less post-operative pain remains inconclusive.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Gender Both males and females
* Age Group (18-70) Years
* Patients with Mandibular or Maxillary single-rooted teeth identified with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis either with symptomatic apical periodontitis or normal apical tissues

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with immature apices
* Patients with root resorption
* Patients medically compromised, Patients on medications i.e analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs,
* pregnant/lactating females
* Patient came with flare up pain
* Patients who refused to participate in this study.

Where this trial is running

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa(KPK)a

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Post Operative Pain

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.