Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Using Octenidine Hydrochloride as a Final Irrigation Solution on Teeth With Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis on Postoperative Pain and Treatment Success: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study

Lead Sponsor:

Bezmialem Vakif University

Conditions:

Apical Periodontitis

Postoperative Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This single-centre, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial compared two commonly used final irrigants in single-visit root canal treatment: octenidine dihydrochloride (OCT) and chlorhexidine (CHX)....

Detailed Description

Design and setting. Prospective, randomized, parallel-group, blinded clinical trial conducted at a university dental hospital (Istanbul, Turkey). All treatments were completed in a single visit by an ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged 18 to 65 years (inclusive)
  • Single-rooted, single-canal tooth
  • Diagnosis of asymptomatic apical periodontitis on periapical radiographs
  • Able and willing to provide written informed consent
  • Able to complete a 48-hour pain diary (6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h)

Exclusion

  • Symptomatic apical periodontitis or acute apical abscess
  • Previous root canal treatment of the study tooth
  • Systemic condition requiring antibiotic prophylaxis or that interferes with pain assessment
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Known allergy or contraindication to study irrigants/materials
  • Use of analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs within 12 hours before treatment
  • Inability to comply with study procedures
  • More than one eligible tooth (one patient = one tooth rule; a pre-specified index tooth is selected)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 8 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 20 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

142 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07173725

Start Date

March 8 2023

End Date

July 20 2025

Last Update

September 15 2025

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Bezmialem Vakif University Dental Hospital - Department of Endodontics

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34093