Postoperative pain and short-term success after two root canal filling methods: cold lateral condensation versus warm vertical obturation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized, parallel-group clinical trial comparing postoperative pain and short-term clinical and radiographic outcomes after two obturation techniques in single-rooted necrotic teeth. All treatments are performed by one experienced operator using standardized rotary instrumentation, irrigation, working length determination, and isolation to isolate the effect of obturation technique. Participants are randomly assigned to either cold lateral condensation with an epoxy resin sealer or warm vertical thermoplasticized gutta-percha (Obtura II). Postoperative pain will be recorded in the early healing period alongside patient-reported outcomes and short-term radiographic healing.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 years or older.
* Patients requiring endodontic treatment for single-rooted necrotic teeth.
* Radiographic and clinical diagnosis of asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
* Ability to understand the study and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Teeth diagnosed with symptomatic apical periodontitis.
* Pregnant or lactating women.
* Patients with systemic diseases affecting pain perception (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, chronic pain conditions).
* Teeth that have been previously endodontically treated.
* Patients taking medications that may influence pain perception (e.g., chronic analgesic or anti-inflammatory drug use).
* Periodontally compromised teeth with significant bone loss or mobility.

Where it's running

• University of Jordan Hospital
  Amman, Amman Governate, Jordan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Dalin Jihad AlSawaftah, Endodontic resident, DDs
• Email: dalin7495@gmail.com
• Phone: +962779420787

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.