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Simultaneous Working Length Detection Methods

NCT06507982 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2024-07-18

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Summary

Precise knowledge of the apical construction, which determines the end of the area for canal preparation and filling, is essential for the success of root canal treatment and the management of postoperative pain. For this purpose, devices based on various methods that determine the working length are used. However, it is still controversial which method provides the most accurate measurements.In this study, the compatibility of the electronic apex locator (EAL) and simultaneous working length determination (SWL) methods in single-root teeth was investigated in comparison with the radiographic working length determination method (RWL) method, and to determine which one produced more effective results in terms of postoperative pain.A hundred patients applied for endodontic treatment with a diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis (IP) were included in the study, which was planned as a single-center prospective cohort. Patients were divided into three groups according to the method used to determine the root canal working length (WL). 35 patients in whom the WL with EAL method (EWL) was used were included in Group 1; 35 patients in whom the SWL method was used were included in Group 2; 30 patients in whom the RWL method was used were assigned to Group 3. Patient groups were randomly selected from people similar in age and gender. Age, gender, simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S), oral and dental examinations and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) results of all participants were recorded.

Conditions

  • Irreversible Pulpitis
  • Root Canal Treatment

Interventions

DEVICE

EWL

the working length determination with EAL method

DEVICE

SWL

In this method, an endodontic motor with a built-in EAL that provides continuous feedback during root canal instrumentation and allows clinicians to make real-time adjustments to the WL. Thus, it provides continuous feedback, allowing the clinician to make real-time adjustments. The motor of devices using this method has automatic apical reverse and automatic apical stop operation. In this way, when the tip of the file reaches the apical foramen, the file safely reverses and stops rotating.

DEVICE

RWL

Radiographic method was used for determining the working length

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Emine Guzel, PhD · Medipol University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-06-01
Primary Completion
2024-01-01
Completion
2024-03-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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