Post-endodontic pain is a challenge to clinicians. In this context the evidence for use of preoperative medication not consistent. The study's objective assess effects dexamethasone and triamcinolone acetonide administered submucosally in single doses on postoperative following single-visit root canal treatment teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Thirty patients were randomly allocate...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this randomized-controlled clinical trial was to assess the effect of intraligamentary (PDL) injection of dexamethasone on onset and severity of post-treatment pain in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. METHODS AND MATERIALS A total number of 60 volunteers were included according to the inclusion criteria and were assigned to three groups (n=20). After ad...

Chronic apical periodontitis (CAP) is one of the most common endodontic diagnosis caused by microbial infection within root canal system affected tooth. Endodontic therapy possible treatment modalities for CAP, but prognosis depends on numerous factors. The size periapical lesion always singled out as significant, its increase drastically decreases degree success therapy. Certain periapex radio...

Seventy-five single-rooted teeth diagnosed with asymptomatic necrosis and apical periodontitis were randomly assigned to 3 experimental groups (n=25), according the root canal sealer: MTA Fillapex, CPM Sealer, AH Plus. Calcium hydroxide was employed as intracanal dressing throughout used during endodontic procedure. Classify each patient's discomfort none, slight, moderate, or severe. Pain rate...

BACKGROUND The elimination of pathogenic microorganisms from the root canal system is one of the major steps required for successful endodontic treatment. The aim of the proposed study is to conduct a randomized, controlled, clinical trial for the clinical and radiographic evaluation of the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy during the endodontic treatment of primary teeth. METHODS Thirty ...

Introduction: Patients undergoing endodontic therapy often have severe perioperative and intraoperative anxiety, which may lead to increased perceptions of pain and vital sign instability throughout treatment. The purpose of this study was to test the influences of music, as a non-pharmacologic adjuvant, in terms of significant changes for systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure...

The association of internal root resorption (IRR) with dens invaginatus is an extremely rare finding, and its incidence may be underestimated, adding to the difficulty endodontic treatment. A 9-year-old boy was admitted complaints swelling pain. Radiological examination revealed closed apex Oehlers type II severe IRR, as well apical third two lateral perforation lesion. Calcium hydroxide applie...

INTRODUCTION Pain or swelling caused by various stages of inflammation/infection of the pulp/periradicular area is among endodontic emergencies. Determining the most effective method of emergency treatment is a challenging issue in endodontics. The goal of this study was to determine and compare the level of knowledge in general dentists and endodontists about endodontic emergency treatment pla...