Aml Mohammed Abdel Moteleb, Heba El-Asfouri and Shaimaa Gawdat*

Department of Endodontics, Cairo University, Egypt

*Corresponding Author: Shaimaa Gawdwt, Associate Professor of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Egypt.

Received: October 04, 2021; Published: November 18, 2021

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of simultaneous length control during root canal preparation on postoperative pain compared with separate working length determination by electronic apex locator.

Methodology: One hundred and twenty-four patients, with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis related to their mandibular premolars, were randomly divided into 2 groups (n = 62), a control group (separate length determination and root canal preparation) and an intervention group (simultaneous length control during root canal preparation). All teeth were treated in single visit using ProTaper Next rotary file system. All demographic data, VAS scores, and the analgesic intake during 7 days after the procedure were collected from patients and statistically analyzed.

Results: Patients in the intervention group showed statistically significant lower postoperative pain incidence and intensity on the first, third and fifth days than did the control group (P < 0.05). There also was a significant reduction of postoperative analgesic intake in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.001).

Conclusion: Simultaneous length control during root canal preparation as a nonpharmacologic strategy for reducing postoperative pain is a beneficial technique for preventing postoperative pain.

Keywords: Endodontic Treatment; Postoperative Pain; Root Canal Treatment; Separate Working Length Control; Simultaneous Working Length Control; Working Length Determination

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Citation

Citation: Aml Mohammed., et al. “Effect of Simultaneous Working Length Control During Root Canal Preparation Versus Electronic Apex Locator on Postoperative Pain in Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis (A Randomized Clinical Trial)”. Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 5.12 (2021): 50-58.

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