Post-endodontic Pain Survey

Postoperative Pain After One-visit Root Canal Treatment on Teeth With Vital Pulps: Comparison of Two Different Root Filling Techniques

As part of root canal treatment, canals should be sealed to prevent further contaminations. There are multiple accepted techniques to fill-obturate canals. In the past, different obturation techniques have been compared. The most current technique used, a single cone with bioceramic sealer, has not been compared. This clinical investigation will compare the postoperative pain of this technique to another common technique used in our clinic. Postoperative pain after one-visit root-canal treatment on teeth with vital pulps: Comparison of three different obturation techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of asymptomatic or symptomatic irreversible pulpitis according to AAE consensus. The diagnosis was based on clinical examinations and confirmed upon accessing the teeth.
• Consenting adults age 18 years and older
• Non-contributory medical history (ASA Class I & II)
• Included patients were given oral and written information agreed for participation and signed the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Non-consenting patients and patients below 18 years of age
• Medical history with ASA Class III & IV
• Non-restorable teeth
• Teeth with a non-vital pulp
• Periodontal probing depths were more than 4mm
• Pre-medication with antibiotics and/or analgesics 24 hours before the treatment
• Patients taking analgesics routinely for non-dental reasons