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Root canal procedure is a common procedure in dentistry. Acute inflammatory response in peri-radicular tissues after root canal treatment is the main cause of post op pain. Potential Solution: The current study will assess effect of dexamethasone administered as periapical infiltration in reducing post-instrumentation pain. Research Goal: Pain score of patients treated with dexamethasone infiltration will be less compared to patients treated with NSAIDS alone after canal instrumentation.


Clinical Trial Description

Acute inflammatory response in peri-radicular tissues after root canal treatment is the main cause of post op pain. The peak inflammatory response occurs after 24 - 48 hours of root canal instrumentation. As management of post-endodontic pain is still a challenge for clinicians several drugs which include NSAIDs, acetaminophen, opioids and steroids are used to reduce the inflammatory response. Corticosteroids possess anti-inflammatory efficacy, and they prevent the production and release of inflammatory mediators at the site of tissue injury thus reducing the signs & symptoms of inflammation such as pain, swelling & loss of function. Dexamethasone is a potent corticosteroid that has the ability to reduce the production of proinflammatory cytokines. Dexamethasone can be administered orally, or as an intraosseous, intra ligament periapical & intracanal injection. Dexamethasone is effective in alleviating pain in first 24 hours post endodontic treatment. Previous research on the effect of dexamethasone injection on post-endodontic treatment pain in patients presenting with necrotic pulp treated with single visit endodontic treatment reported 25% post operative pain occurrence and 9% when treated with dexamethasone. Study Goal : The current study will assess effect of dexamethasone administered as periapical infiltration in reducing post-instrumentation pain as compared to the prescription of NSAIDs only. If dexamethasone infiltration is effective in pain relief after endodontic treatment, it can be a useful adjunct in managing patients presenting with acute pulpal pain. ;


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NCT number NCT06432712
Study type Interventional
Source Foundation University Islamabad
Contact zainab butt, BDS
Phone +93225667847
Email zainabbutt05@gmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Early Phase 1
Start date June 10, 2024
Completion date June 10, 2025

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