Microbial Load After Apical Enlargement in Asymptomatic Teeth With Periapical Lesion

NCT ID: NCT06035185

Last Updated: 2023-09-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

24 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-01

Study Completion Date

2025-12-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to define the role of apical shaping and irrigation activation on root canal cleanliness. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* does the effectiveness of irrigation activation depends on apical shaping?
* can a similar success be achieved by increasing apical shaping without irrigation activation Participants will \[describe the main tasks participants will be asked to do, treatments they'll be given and use bullets if it is more than 2 items\].

Detailed Description

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of apical enlargement with two different diameters on the intraradicular microbiota of teeth with chronic apical periodontitis lesion before and after passive ultrasonic irrigation activation using ddPCR analysis in vivo.The study was planned as a randomized controlled clinical trial. We are planning to include 24 patients who was referred to the Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Dentistry Endodontic Clinic with the need for root canal treatment, with asymptomatic chronic apical periodontitis. 24 patients will randomly be assigned to two groups according to the apical shaping size during root canal treatment: 25/.04 and 35/.04. Microbiological sampling of the teeth will be done with paper cones in three steps during the root canal treatment: 1. Sterility control samples (SR1) from the tooth surface after cavity preparation, 2. The first microbiological sample (S1) from the root canal after the initial file reaches the working length. 3. The second microbiological sample (S2) from the root canal after the shaping and irrigation of the root canal is finished. 4. The third microbiological sample (S3) from the root canal after the irrigation activation in the root canal is finished.The samples will be sent to the genetic analysis laboratory for further analysis in the cold chain using a Droplet Digital PCR.

Conditions

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Root Canal Infection Periapical Diseases Periapical; Infection Endodontic Disease

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Group 1- One Curve Mini 25/0.4

Root canal shaping will be completed with a heat-treated nickel titanium OneCurve Mini #25/0.4 rotary file (Micro-Mega, Besancon, France) after reaching the apical region with #10 K stainless steel files (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). The irrigation solution will be used by adapting an ultrasonic tip (IRRI S 21/25; VDW, Munich, Germany) to an ultrasonic device (VDW Ultra; VDW, Munich, Germany). The tip will be activated a total of three times, each cycle lasting 20 s and involving the use of 1 ml of 3% NaOCl. Then 2 ml of 17% EDTA solution will be activated for 1 minute as described above. The ultrasonic tip will be placed 2 mm shorter than the working length without touching the canal walls.

apical shaping size

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

24 patients will randomly be assigned to two groups according to the apical shaping size during root canal treatment: 25/.04 and 35/.04. Microbiological sampling of the teeth will be done with paper cones in three steps during the root canal treatment: 1. Sterility control samples (SR1) from the tooth surface after cavity preparation, 2. The first microbiological sample (S1) from the root canal after the initial file reaches the working length. 3. The second microbiological sample (S2) from the root canal after the shaping and irrigation of the root canal is finished. 4. The third microbiological sample (S3) from the root canal after the irrigation activation in the root canal is finished.The samples will be sent to the genetic analysis laboratory for further analysis in the cold chain using a Droplet Digital PCR.

Group 2- One Curve Mini 35/0.4

Root canal shaping will be completed with a heat-treated nickel titanium OneCurve Mini #35/0.4 rotary file (Micro-Mega, Besancon, France) after reaching the apical region with #10 K stainless steel files (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). The irrigation solution will be used by adapting an ultrasonic tip (IRRI S 21/25; VDW, Munich, Germany) to an ultrasonic device (VDW Ultra; VDW, Munich, Germany). The tip will be activated a total of three times, each cycle lasting 20 s and involving the use of 1 ml of 3% NaOCl. Then 2 ml of 17% EDTA solution will be activated for 1 minute as described above. The ultrasonic tip will be placed 2 mm shorter than the working length without touching the canal walls.

apical shaping size

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

24 patients will randomly be assigned to two groups according to the apical shaping size during root canal treatment: 25/.04 and 35/.04. Microbiological sampling of the teeth will be done with paper cones in three steps during the root canal treatment: 1. Sterility control samples (SR1) from the tooth surface after cavity preparation, 2. The first microbiological sample (S1) from the root canal after the initial file reaches the working length. 3. The second microbiological sample (S2) from the root canal after the shaping and irrigation of the root canal is finished. 4. The third microbiological sample (S3) from the root canal after the irrigation activation in the root canal is finished.The samples will be sent to the genetic analysis laboratory for further analysis in the cold chain using a Droplet Digital PCR.

Interventions

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apical shaping size

24 patients will randomly be assigned to two groups according to the apical shaping size during root canal treatment: 25/.04 and 35/.04. Microbiological sampling of the teeth will be done with paper cones in three steps during the root canal treatment: 1. Sterility control samples (SR1) from the tooth surface after cavity preparation, 2. The first microbiological sample (S1) from the root canal after the initial file reaches the working length. 3. The second microbiological sample (S2) from the root canal after the shaping and irrigation of the root canal is finished. 4. The third microbiological sample (S3) from the root canal after the irrigation activation in the root canal is finished.The samples will be sent to the genetic analysis laboratory for further analysis in the cold chain using a Droplet Digital PCR.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients between the ages of 18-65
* Patients complying with the ASA1 and ASA2 classification (American Society of Anesthesiology)
* Patients who has molar teeth with radiolucent lesions in the periapical region
* The volunteer himself/herself or his/her legal representative wants to participate in the research by signing the 'Voluntary Consent Form'.
* Being able to tolerate the treatment physically and mentally

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients who have taken antibiotics/corticosteroids in the last 3 months
* Patients with systemic disease
* Teeth that cannot be properly isolated with a rubber dam
* Teeth without coronal sealing,
* Teeth with periodontal pocket depth\>4 mm and teeth with crown / root fracture.
* Individuals who continue or are considering starting orthodontic treatment during the research
* Pregnant and lactating individuals
* The volunteer himself/herself or his/her legal representative does not want to participate in the research by signing the 'Voluntary Consent Form'.
* Teeth that are damaged enough to require post-core treatment.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Tan Firat Eyuboglu

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Tan Firat Eyüboglu, PhD, JSD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Locations

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Istanbul Medipol University School of Dentistry

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Tan Firat Eyüboglu

Role: CONTACT

+905304636059

Other Identifiers

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IMU-2023

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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