Root Canal Disinfection: a Comparison Between Techniques

Comparison Between Two Different Techniques of Root Canal Disinfection (XP-endo Finisher Versus Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation): Randomized Clinical Trial

Caries disease is still the leading cause of severe tooth decay. Since this can lead to tooth loss, it is important that appropriate treatment is advised to help prevent damage and maintain tooth health. Faced with major coronary destruction, several times it becomes necessary to perform the endodontic treatment, aiming to maintain the element in the buccal cavity for longer. It is known that an excellent restorative treatment with poor endodontic treatment and vice versa has a direct impact on the (in) success of the treatment. In this context, the proper cleaning of the root canals is highlighted, aiming the removal of bacteria and toxins. There are several cleaning methods described in the literature, but it is not yet known which would be the most effective in the removal of these contaminants. In this double-blind randomized clinical trial, patients who need and meet the inclusion criteria will undergo endodontic treatment in two different root canal cleansing techniques (passive ultrasonic cleaning and cleaning with the XP Endo device). Patients will be monitored annually after finish your endodontic treatment to evaluate the periradicular repair and the quality of endodontic treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years old or more;
• good general healthy;
• molars or premolar requiring endodontic treatment;
• at least 20 teeth;

Exclusion Criteria:

• root fracture;
• injury involving the furcation region
• need to behave as a prosthetic abutment;
• mobility greater than degree I;