Comparison of Post-operative Pain After Different Root Canal Irrigant Activation Methods

Comparison of Post-operative Pain After Different Root Canal Irrigant Activation Methods in Maxillary Incisors With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis

root canal irrigation protocol

To compare mean post-operative pain intensity at different time intervals (24h and 48h) using visual analogue scale (VAS) in maxillary incisors with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using two different irrigation activation methods (passive ultrasonic activation and sonic activation using EndoActivator).

Inclusion Criteria:

• • Patients in good health with no systemic disease (ASA Class I or II)

  • Age range is between 20 to 50 years.
  • Patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in maxillary incisor teeth.
  • Patients who can understand VAS.
  • Patients who give verbal consent to participate voluntarily in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • History of systemic disorder.

  • Pregnant / lactating females (As per medical record/verbally)
  • Patients who had taken preoperative drugs as anti-inflammatory analgesic or antibiotics.
  • Patients with swelling or acute peri-apical abscess.
  • Tooth not suitable for restoration.
  • Periodontally compromised teeth.
  • Retreatment cases.