Herbal Irrigation in Necrotic Primary Molars

NCT ID: NCT06969989

Last Updated: 2025-05-22

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-07-01

Study Completion Date

2026-08-30

Brief Summary

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Frankincense is one of the herbal products that was traditionally used in folk medicine in many cultures due to its antibacterial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory characteristics .In recent studies, practitioners have started using Frankincense as an intracanal irrigant in permanent teeth, comparing it with the gold standard sodium hypochlorite. Based on the current knowledge, no clinical trials in literature have been performed to compare the effectiveness of Boswellia Sacra water extract versus sodium hypochlorite as a root canal irrigant in pulpectomy of necrotic primary molars.

Detailed Description

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Maintaining a healthy primary dentition is necessary for the proper development of the successors. Dental caries with pulpal involvement is one of the most widespread communicable diseases in children. Thus, in some instances, a pulpectomy procedure is essential to save the deciduous tooth from early extraction. As a result of the complex anatomy of root morphology and wide, apical foramen, a safe, potent irrigant is necessary to help disinfect the root canal system without harming the periapical tissues and the permanent tooth bud. Pulpectomy of primary teeth is indicated when the pulp tissue is irreversibly infected or necrotic due to caries or trauma. The treatment consists of extirpation of the pulp tissue, removal of organic debris with filing, and obturation of the canals with a suitable material .

The cleaning and shaping of the root canal process depends on a chemo-mechanical disinfection procedure, mechanically through canal shaping aiming to remove inflamed \& necrotic pulps tissues and infected debris from the root canal system, and chemically by the use of chemical antibacterial irrigants to disinfect the root canals and cause an aggressive decrease in the bacterial load inside the root canal system . Effective irrigant delivery is a prerequisite to root canal disinfection and debris removal to Improve endodontic treatment outcomes. Several irrigation agents have been developed in response to chemical disinfection. However, sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) remains the irrigant of choice due to its antibacterial nature, dissolving both necrotic and organic matter within the smear layer.

Preventing post-endodontic pain is essential for both patients and clinicians. Postoperative pain is common after root canal treatment. It is mainly attributed to mechanical, chemical, and microbiological factors, especially in teeth with nonvital pulps, usually occurring due to the extrusion of infected debris and fluids.

Microorganisms and their metabolites are intimately related to the etiology of pulp and periapical pathology. The removal/elimination of pulp remnants, microorganisms, and byproducts is important for endodontic treatment success. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), generally referred to as endotoxin, is present in the outer cell membranes of Gram-negative bacteria and is released during cell division or cell death, being one of the most important virulence factors involved in the development and maintenance of periapical inflammation and clinical symptomatology. Special attention has been given to the complete removal/neutralization of endotoxin from infected root canals The direction towards the usage of herbal products has gained great attention in recent years. The advantages they offer make them regarded as promising substitutions for synthetic chemical agents. Different essential oils with various purposes have been discovered and used for about 43 species of Boswellia. Boswellia sacra, one of the frankincense family, has been recommended to cure wounds, sores, and ulcers. In addition. Frankincense water extract has been utilized by ArabAfrican and Middle Eastern nations to alleviate cough, sore throat, and different gastrointestinal problems.

The Omani Luban, Oleo-Gum Resin of Boswellia sacra Flueck have been tested via in vitro studies showing antibacterial efficiency for its essential oils. Another research declared its promising chelating property in comparison to 17 % EDTA when used as an intracanal irrigant. Furthermore, another study revealed the regenerating power of boswellic acids for bone healing after endodontic surgeries.

Conditions

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Herbal Irrigation in Necrotic Primary Molars

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Frankincense is one of the herbal products that was traditionally used in folk medicine in many cultures due to its antibacterial, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory characteristics. In recent studies, practitioners have started using Frankincense as an intracanal irrigant in permanent teeth, comparing it with the gold standard sodium hypochlorite.

Based on the current knowledge, no clinical trials in literature have been performed to compare the effectiveness of Boswellia Sacra water extract versus sodium hypochlorite as a root canal irrigant in pulpectomy of necrotic primary molars.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors
statisticians

Study Groups

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10 % water extract of Boswellia Sacra

Canal shaping will be done using and rotary files then 10 mL of the tested irrigant( 10 % water extract of Boswellia Sacra) will be used for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

10 % water extract of Boswellia Sacra

Intervention Type OTHER

Canal shaping will be done using and rotary files with aid of 10 mL of the tested irrigant( 10 % water extract of Boswellia sacra) for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length

1 % Sodium Hypochlorite

Canal shaping will be done using rotary files and 10 mL of the tested irrigant ( 1% NAOCL) will be used for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

1 % Sodium Hypochlorite

Intervention Type OTHER

Canal shaping will be done using and rotary files with aid of 10 mL of the tested irrigant ( 1 % NaOCl ) for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length

0.9 % saline

Canal shaping will be done using rotary files and 10 mL of the tested irrigant ( 0.9 % saline)will be used for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mmshort from the working length.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

0.9 % Normal Saline

Intervention Type OTHER

Canal shaping will be done using and rotary files with aid of 10 mL of the tested irrigant (0.9 % saline) for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length

Interventions

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10 % water extract of Boswellia Sacra

Canal shaping will be done using and rotary files with aid of 10 mL of the tested irrigant( 10 % water extract of Boswellia sacra) for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length

Intervention Type OTHER

1 % Sodium Hypochlorite

Canal shaping will be done using and rotary files with aid of 10 mL of the tested irrigant ( 1 % NaOCl ) for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length

Intervention Type OTHER

0.9 % Normal Saline

Canal shaping will be done using and rotary files with aid of 10 mL of the tested irrigant (0.9 % saline) for lubrication, flushing of debris and canal disinfection via a plastic disposable syringe with a 30-gauge side vented needle will be used 2mm short from the working length

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Mandibular primary molars with deep caries and necrotic pulp.

* Mobility independent from normal physiological exfoliation
* Pain on percussion.
* Presence of fistula or furcation abscess.
* Restorable tooth
* Radiolucency in periapical or furcation area.
* Widening of PDL space or loss of lamina dura continuity.
* At least 2/3 root is present

Exclusion Criteria

* Uncooperative children to avoid time waste and attrition bias.
* Children with systemic disease as some systemic diseases may affect the outcome.
* Lack of informed consent by the child patient's parent to be approved ethically.
* Refusal of participation.
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

7 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Doha Essam El Gohary

DR

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Department - Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University - Egypt.

Cairo, El Manial, Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Central Contacts

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Doha Essam El Gohary, Bachelor of science

Role: CONTACT

+201119404444

Reem Mohammed Wahby, Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistr

Role: CONTACT

+021122788078

Other Identifiers

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irrigation in primary molars

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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