Survival and Success of Two Different Filling Techniques

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA · Feb 1, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods of filling root canals to see which one helps patients heal better and lasts longer. The trial is focused on a new type of sealer made from bioceramic materials compared to a traditional epoxy resin sealer. Patients who are healthy and need root canal treatment can participate if they are between the ages of 18 and 75 and have at least one tooth with specific dental issues, like infections or previous failed root canal treatments.

If you join the trial, you'll receive one of the two filling techniques during your treatment. You’ll have follow-up visits where X-rays will be taken to see how well the treatment is working at various time points, including 1, 6, 12, and 24 months after the procedure. The study also involves monitoring how well your tooth heals and how long the filling lasts. It's important to note that certain conditions, like active gum disease or serious health issues, may make you ineligible to participate. This research aims to improve dental care and outcomes for patients needing root canals, so your involvement could help others in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Age 18-75 years
• • 2. Healthy status (ASA 1 or 2)
• • 3. At least one tooth affected by endodontic pathology (pulpitis, pulp necrosis, re-exacerbated lesions with a previous root canal treatment) (b)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Teeth with less than 2 walls of crown structural integrity
• • 2. Teeth used as abutments for fixed rehabilitation
• • 3. Presence of active periodontal disease (PPD \> 4 mm, general BoP \> 25% of the sites)
• • 4. Wide apexes (\>40 diameters) or absence of radiographic pulp chamber
• • 5. Any systemic pathology that could compromise bone healing or the immune response (i.e., diabetes)
• • 6. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• • 7. Heavy smoking (\>15 cigarettes/day)
• • 8. Exposure to radiation therapy focused on the head and neck region and malignant disease directly involving the jaws.
• • 9. Lack of occlusal contacts