Incidence of postoperative pain after intracanal procedures based on an antimicrobial strategy

The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the incidence of postoperative pain after intracanal procedures based on an antimicrobial strategy. Data were examined from 627 teeth that had necrotic pulps or required retreatment. Information was obtained for each patient treated with regard to presence of preoperative pain. Occurrence of periradicular bone destruction detected by radiographs was also recorded. The operators consisted of undergraduate students, who were in their first year of clinical training. Root canals were instrumented and then medicated with a calcium hydroxide/camphorated paramonochlorophenol paste. No systemic medication was prescribed. Approximately 1 week after the initial appointment, patients were asked about the occurrence of postoperative pain and the level of discomfort was rated as no pain, mild pain, moderate pain, or severe pain. Data were statistically analyzed using the Chi-square test. Mild pain occurred in 10% of the cases, moderate in 3.3%, and severe (flare-up) in 1.9%. Postoperative pain was significantly associated with the treatment of previously symptomatic teeth without periradicular lesions (p < 0.01). No other correlations were detected between the occurrence of postoperative discomfort and other clinical conditions. There was also no difference regarding the incidence of postoperative pain between treatment and retreatment (p > 0.01). The intracanal procedures used in this study to control root canal infections showed a small incidence of postoperative pain, particularly flare-ups, even performed by inexperienced undergraduate dental students.     

Incidence of flare-ups and evaluation of quality after retreatment of resorcinol-formaldehyde resin ("Russian Red Cement") endodontic therapy

The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the quality of treatment and incidence of flare-ups when teeth with resorcinol-formaldehyde resin are retreated in a postgraduate endodontic clinic. Fifty-eight cases were included in this study. Obturated and unfilled canal space was measured on radiographs. Forty-eight percent of the total canal space was filled before retreatment; 90% was filled after retreatment. After retreatment, obturations were rated as optimal in 59%, improved in 33%, unchanged in 6%, and worse in 2%. Seven patients (12%) had postretreatment flare-ups. Data were statistically analyzed using the Cochran-Armitage Test for Discrete Variables. No statistical difference in the incidence of flare-ups was found in teeth that before treatment had more than half the canal space filled compared to teeth with less than half, cases with pre-existing periradicular radiolucencies compared to cases with normal periradicular appearance, symptomatic cases compared to asymptomatic cases, or cases with optimal fillings after retreatment compared to less than optimal cases. It was concluded that teeth with resorcinol-formaldehyde fillings might be retreated with a good prognosis for improving the radiographic quality, but a higher than normal incidence of flare-ups may occur.     

Postoperative pain after 1- and 2-visit root canal therapy

OBJECTIVES: The factors that influence postoperative pain after root canal treatment are not completely understood. The purpose of this prospective clinical study was to evaluate postoperative pain after root canal therapy performed in 1 appointment versus 2 appointments. STUDY DESIGN: Seventy-two patients requiring root canal therapy on permanent molars were included in this study. Patients were randomly assigned to either the 1-appointment or the 2-appointment group. Both vital and nonvital teeth were included. The standardized protocol for all teeth involved local anesthesia, isolation and access, engine-driven rotary nickel-titanium canal instrumentation to a minimum size #5 (.028 mm).04 taper Profile with step-back flaring, and irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl. Teeth in group 1 (n = 39) were obturated at the first appointment by using laterally condensed gutta-percha and Roth 811 sealer. Teeth in group 2 (n = 33) were closed with a sterile dry cotton pellet and Cavit restoration and were obturated at a second appointment 7 to 14 days later. A modified Visual Analogue Scale was used to measure preoperative pain and pain at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after the first appointment. Statistical analysis was performed to compare groups at each interval by using an independent-samples t test with Bonferroni adjustment. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between groups at preoperative intervals or at any of the 4 postoperative intervals (P <.01). CONCLUSIONS: There was no difference in postoperative pain between patients treated in 1 appointment and patients treated in 2 appointments. The majority of patients in both groups reported no pain or only minimal pain within 24 to 48 hours of treatment.     

Postoperative Pain Intensity after Single- versus Two-visit Nonsurgical Endodontic Retreatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Introduction

The aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative pain after single-visit and 2-visit non-surgical endodontic retreatments with 2 different intracanal medicaments.

Postoperative pain after the removal of root canal filling material using different techniques in teeth with failed root canal therapy: a randomized clinical trial

Objectives: This study evaluated the intensity and duration of postoperative pain after the removal of root canal filling material in retreatment procedures of upper incisor teeth with chronic apical periodontitis, using different techniques.

Materials and methods: One hundred and thirty-five patients requiring retreatment of upper incisor teeth with chronic apical periodontitis were included in the study. The patients were assigned to three groups of 45 patients, according to the method used to remove old canal filling material. In group 1, canal filling material was removed using hand files. In group 2, the canal filling material was removed with ProTaper universal retreatment (PTUR) instruments. In group 3, Reciproc instruments were used to remove canal filling material. Teeth were then medicated with calcium hydroxide and sealed using temporary filling material. The presence of postoperative pain was assessed after 6, 12, 24, 48 and 72?h, 7 days, and finally after 10 days.

Results: In all time intervals, except for 72?h, 7 days and 10 days, group 1 participants reported more intense postoperative pain than those in groups 2 and 3 (p?=?0.02). In all time intervals, there was no difference in the pain scores between groups 2 and 3 (p?=?0.08). In all groups, the intensity of postoperative pain decreased over time. The required time to remove canal filling material was less for the Reciproc group compared to the hand and ProTaper retreatment groups (p?=?0.032).

Conclusions: Hand files caused greater postoperative pain after non-surgical endodontic retreatment (NSER) of upper incisor teeth with chronic apical periodontitis compared to the ProTaper retreatment and Reciproc files.     

USAGE OF CHLORHEXIDINE AS A FINAL IRRIGANT IN ONE-VISIT ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IN COMPARISON WITH CONVENTIONAL TWO-VISIT ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IN MANDIBULAR MOLARS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

ObjectivesThe effectiveness of 1-visit root canal treatment (RCT), especially for teeth with large periapical lesions, are still being debated. Although, the use of chlorhexidine (CHX) as a final irrigant have been recommended to provide an optimized approach in 1-visit RCT, there is limited knowledge about the outcome of 1-visit RCT using CHX as the final irrigant.AimThe aim of this randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the healing of mandibular molar teeth with large periapical lesions after RCT that was completed in 1 visit using 2% CHX as a final irrigant, comparing the results with a conventional 2-visit RCT as a control group.MethodologyThis study is a prospective, parallel-designed, and single-blinded randomized clinical trial. One-hundred asymptomatic mandibular molar teeth with large periapical lesions were randomly assigned to 2 groups. All teeth were instrumented with Reciproc files with 2.5% sodium hypochloride (NaOCl) and 5% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as irrigants. In the intervention group, half of the teeth were treated in 1 visit, receiving an additional final rinse with 2% CHX before obturation; the other half of the teeth, however, were treated in 2 visits with calcium hydroxide (CH) dressings, in the control group. All root canals were obturated with Reciproc gutta-percha cones and AH Plus root canal sealer. All patients were recalled and investigated clinically and radiographically for 48 months. Periapical healing was evaluated statistically using the Mann-Whitney U test, followed by the Friedman and the Wilcoxon tests (α = 0.05).ResultsDuring the 48-month follow-up process, 86 teeth (44 in 1-visit and 42 in 2-visit group) were examined. There were no significant differences between the 2 groups regarding the radiographic healing rates (1-visit group 91% and 2-visit group 88%) (P > .05).ConclusionIn this study, 1-visit RCT using 2% CHX as final irrigant in asymptomatic mandibular molars with large periapical lesions produced favorable healing results, similar to 2-visit root canal treatment with calcium hydroxide.     

Effect of 1440-Nanometer Neodymium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Irradiation on Pain and Neuropeptide Reduction: A Randomized Prospective Clinical Trial

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a 1440-nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser on relieving pain in relation to the levels of inflammatory cytokine and neuropeptides in the root canal exudates of teeth with persistent symptomatic apical periodontitis.

Methods

Forty teeth with persistent symptomatic apical periodontitis were randomly assigned to treatment groups: group L, intracanal irradiation of 1440-nm Nd:YAG laser with a 300-μm-diameter fiberoptic tip in addition to conventional root canal retreatment, and group C, conventional root canal re-treatment. The degrees of both spontaneous pain and the pain on percussion before and after treatment were recorded, and root canal exudate samples were collected to quantify the associated levels of substance P, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8 by immunoassay.

Results

All of the measured parameters were significantly reduced in group L (P < .05), whereas the level of pain on percussion, CGRP, and MMP-8 were significantly reduced in group C (P < .05). The 1440-nm Nd:YAG laser had significantly better effect on the relief of pain on percussion and the reduction of substance P, CGRP, and MMP-8 levels. The visual analog scale scores of perceived pain correlated with pain-related neuropeptides and inflammatory cytokine levels in root canal exudates.

Conclusions

The 1440-nm Nd:YAG laser irradiation via fiberoptic tip to the teeth with persistent apical periodontitis provided promising consequences of pain and inflammation modulation.     

Incidence of postoperative pain after use of calcium hydroxide mixed with normal saline or 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament in the treatment of apical periodontitis

Objective

To compare the incidence of postoperative pain after the use of calcium hydroxide powder mixed with normal saline or 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament.

Participants

Fifty-five subjects aged 17–60 years with teeth diagnosed to have apical periodontitis.

Intervention

Two-visit conventional root canal treatment of seventy teeth. The teeth were divided by randomization (balloting) into two groups: control group and experimental group, each with thirty-five teeth treated with calcium hydroxide mixed with normal saline or with 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate as intracanal medicament respectively. Incidence of postoperative pain was assessed using the universal pain assessment tool and whether or not analgesic was taken.

Main outcome measured

Incidence of post-operative pain.

Result

Postoperative pain occurred only at 1-day and 1-week reviews. In the control group, the overall incidence of pain was the same at both review periods (5.7%), while the experimental group showed a slight decrease in incidence between 1-day (17.2%) and 1-week (11.4%) reviews. Incidence of flare-ups was more in the experimental group (11.4%) than in the control group (5.7%). No significant statistical differences between the two groups were observed (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

The incidence of postoperative pain was lower in the normal saline treatment group, but the difference was not statistically significant.     

Effectiveness of 1-Visit and 2-Visit Endodontic Retreatment of Teeth with Persistent/Secondary Endodontic Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial with 18 Months of Follow-up

IntroductionThis randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of endodontic retreatment of teeth with posttreatment apical periodontitis (PTAP) performed in 1 visit versus 2 visits on the reduction of cultivable bacteria (colony-forming units [CFUs]), lipopolysaccharides (LPSs), lipoteichoic acid (LTA), and the periapical lesion volume (mm³) after 18 months of follow-up.MethodsForty patients diagnosed with PTAP were selected and randomly divided into the following 2 groups: 1-visit retreatment and 2-visit retreatment with the placement of calcium hydroxide medication for 14 days. Cone-beam computed tomographic scans were performed at 2 stages: preoperatively and after 18 months of follow-up. Samples were collected before and after root canal procedures. A chromogenic limulus amebocyte lysate assay test was used to quantify endotoxins (EU/mL). LTA levels were measured using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (pg/mL). Culture techniques were used to determine cultivable bacteria by counting the CFU (CFU/mL). The volume of the periapical lesions at the onset of the trial and at the 18-month posttreatment follow-up was obtained by the ITK-SNAP program (Cognitica, Philadelphia, PA).ResultsAll samples showed baseline values greater than those collected after the retreatment protocol for all investigated parameters. A higher bacterial load and lower LTA level were found in the 2-visit group after the retreatment protocol (P < .05), with no statistical differences between the groups regarding endotoxin levels and periapical lesion volume (mm³) at the 18-month follow-up analyzed by cone-beam computed tomographic imaging (P > .05).ConclusionsEndodontic retreatment in 1 or 2 visits exhibited equally favorable periapical healing at 18 months, with no statistically significant differences between groups.     

The effect of sonic activation of irrigant on postoperative pain after root canal treatment in primary molar teeth: a randomized,clinical study

Purpose

Postoperative pain following root canal treatment is a concern for pediatric patients and pediatric dentists. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of using sonic activation (SA) on postoperative pain levels after root canal therapy of primary molars.

Methods

A total of 110 patients aged 5–9 years with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis involving primary molars were included in the study and were randomly divided into two groups according to agitation methods: SA and no sonic activation (NSA). Root canal treatments were completed, and the teeth were restored permanently. Postoperative pain levels were evaluated using the five-face scale at 8, 24, 48, and 72 h and 1 week after treatment. Pain levels and frequency of analgesic intake were recorded and analyzed.

Results

Postoperative pain values were lower in the SA group than in the NSA group at 8, 24, and 48 h after treatment (p < 0.05). No significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of postoperative pain values at 72 h and 1 week after treatment (p > 0.05).

Conclusions

It was determined that the use of SA reduces postoperative pain level significantly after root canal treatment in primary molar teeth.

Clinical relevance

The use of SA can be recommended to clinicians since it is effective in the successful management of postoperative pain of root canal treatment in primary molar teeth.

Trial registration

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04197531

     

2种根管预备终止点对术后疼痛的影响

目的 评价根管预备中2 种不同根管预备终止点对术后疼痛的影响. 方法 需做根管治疗的患者118例用Endo Pilot根测仪进行根尖定位,随机分成2组:A组(59例),根管预备终止点位于根测仪指示"弧形基线"上最高点(蜂鸣声35次/min);B组(59例),根管预备终止点位于根测仪指示"弧形基线"下最低点(蜂鸣声65次/min). 用疼痛视觉模拟评分法( visual analogue scale,VAS)的分值,记录2组患者根管预备前和术后12 h、1 d、2 d、3 d、1周疼痛情况. 结果 118颗患牙疼痛的总发生率为18. 6%,其中A组为16. 9%(10/59),B组为20. 3%(12/59),2组疼痛发生情况差异无统计学意义(P>0. 05);A、B 2组在各时间段VAS疼痛分值差异无统计学意义(P>0. 05). 结论 根管预备中2种根管预备终止点对术后疼痛无明显影响.     

一次和分次根管治疗术短期疗效观察

目的 评价一次性根管治疗和分次根管治疗方法的临床疗效.方法 选择80例慢性牙髓炎患者,随机均分2组,用Cortisomol糊剂加牙胶尖侧方加压法,分别一次和分次完成根管充填术;术后24 h及7 d对病人随访及检查,比较2种治疗方法的临床疗效. 结果 2种治疗方法临床效果短期观察无显著性差异(P＞0.05).结论 一次性根管治疗术是节省时间行之有效的治疗方法.     

光动力用于糖尿病患者根管治疗的疗效观察

目的 观察光动力用于糖尿病患者根管治疗的疗效.方法 选取122例糖尿病患者,随机分为2组,Ⅰ组(62例)使用光动力照射根管,Ⅱ组(60例)使用CP根管消毒,观察根管预备术后1天、3天和5天时疼痛状况.2年后观察2组患者根管治疗的成功率.结果 根管预备后,第1天和3天时Ⅰ组患者疼痛反应轻于Ⅱ组,第5天时2组患者疼痛反应相同.Ⅰ组患者根管治疗2年成功率(94.32％)高于Ⅱ组(83.33％),差异具有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论 光动力疗法可有效降低糖尿病患者根管预备后疼痛反应,提高2年成功率.     

Does Maintaining Apical Patency during Instrumentation Increase Postoperative Pain or Flare-up Rate after Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment? A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Introduction

The concept of maintaining apical patency (AP) is a controversial issue in endodontics. The primary objectives of this systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were to determine the influence of maintaining AP during instrumentation on postoperative pain severity and the prevalence of flare-ups. A second objective was to assess the effect of maintaining AP on the use of analgesics.

Postoperative pain following the use of two different intracanal medications

This study evaluated the incidence of postoperative pain after intracanal dressings with either 0.12% chlorhexidine digluconate gel (CHX) or a calcium hydroxide/camphorated paramonochlorophenol/glycerin paste (CH/CPMC). Overall, 138 asymptomatic teeth had their canals instrumented under irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl and then dressed with either CH/CPMC or CHX. The incidence of different intensity levels of postoperative pain was registered for the period between appointments. Data revealed that 84% of the total number of cases treated with either medicament showed absence of any level of pain. No case medicated with CH/CPMC and four cases (5.8%) medicated with CHX were categorized as flare-ups. There were no statistically significant differences between all possible comparisons involving the two medicaments in treatment/retreatment cases and teeth with/without apical periodontitis lesions. The low incidence of postoperative pain after the use of both medications, coupled to their antimicrobial effectiveness, gives support to using one or the other in routine treatment/retreatment.     

The Effect of Apical Positive and Negative Pressure Irrigation Methods on Postoperative Pain in Mandibular Molar Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Introduction

This study compared the effect of conventional needle irrigation (positive pressure) and the EndoVac system (Discus Dental, Culver City, CA) (negative pressure) on postoperative pain in mandibular molar teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.

Flare-ups incidence and severity after using calcium hydroxide as intracanal dressing

Acute pain and swelling following endodontic treatment are a challenge for both the patient and the dentist. According to previous studies, the incidence of flare-ups increases after endodontic treatment of teeth with necrotic pulps. Calcium hydroxide is currently used as a multi-purpose drug in root canal therapy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and severity of flare-ups after treatment of pulpless teeth using calcium hydroxide as an intracanal dressing. Sixty patients with single-root necrotic teeth participated in this study. These patients were randomly divided into three groups of 20. The patients were treated in Group A in a single-visit approach, in group B with a two-visit approach without any intracanal dressing and group C with a two-visit approach using calcium hydroxide as an intracanal dressing for one week. All of the patients were followed for 72 hours after each treatment session. The information about the incidence and severity of pain and swelling was recorded in tables, using a modified Visual Analogue Scale for pain severity measurement and a scale with four degrees for measuring the severity of swelling. The data were analyzed by chi-square test and GENMODE procedure.     

3种根管治疗器械根管再治疗的临床效果比较

目的：比较3组器械在根管再治疗中的临床应用效果,探讨其中2种镍钛器械的应用特点。方法选择173例因根充不实或欠填需根管再治疗的177颗第一恒磨牙作为研究对象,84颗患牙均有叩痛,经首次根管治疗后出现自觉症状,随机分为3组（TF1组、Protaper D1组和不锈钢锉1组）,每组各28颗;93颗无叩痛患牙,也随机分为3组（TF2组、Protaper D2组和不锈钢锉2组）,每组各31颗。预备时间组间比较采用方差分析;预备后无痛率或缓解率和器械损伤情况组间比较采用卡方检验。结果预备时间TF组明显少于Protaper D组和不锈钢锉组（P=0.00）;TF组的无痛率和缓解率明显高于不锈钢锉组（P<0.01）;60支TF锉发生螺纹损伤;1支ProtaperD发生折断。结论在临床根管再治疗中使用TF机用镍钛锉比不锈钢锉更能减少术中疼痛,节省用时,更适合弯曲根管的使用,但其易发生螺纹损伤,值得注意。     

Endodontic interappointment flare-ups: a prospective study of incidence and related factors.

Severe pain and/or swelling following a root canal treatment appointment are serious sequelae. Information varies or is incomplete as to the incidence of these conditions and related factors. In this study, data were collected at root canal treatment appointments on demographics, pulp/periapical diagnoses, presenting symptoms, treatment procedures, and number of appointments. Patients that then experienced a flare-up (a severe problem requiring an unscheduled visit and treatment) had the correlating factors examined. Statistical determinations were by chi-square analysis with significance at 0.05 or less. Nine hundred forty-six visits resulted in an incidence of 3.17% flare-ups. Flare-ups were positively correlated with more severe presenting symptoms, pulp necrosis with painful apical pathosis, and patients on analgesics. Fewer flare-ups occurred in undergraduate patients and following obturation procedures. There was no correlation between patient demographics or systemic conditions, number of appointments, treatment procedures, or taking antibiotics.