C-shaped Root Canal Prevalence and Configurations in Egyptians (NCT03635203) | Clinical Trial Compass
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C-shaped Root Canal Prevalence and Configurations in Egyptians
Egypt374 participantsStarted 2020-09-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and configuration of C-shaped root canal of mandibular first and second molars among members of an Egyptian sub-population using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The prevalence and distribution of the C-shape canal configurations with respect to gender and age will be also investigated.
Data regarding the prevalence and configurations of C-shaped root canal in the first and the second mandibular molars in Egyptian sub-population is lacking which might affect the correct implementation of chemo-mechanical instrumentation and obturation.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* CBCT images of good quality at which the mandibular first and second molars could be seen adequately.
* Mandibular first and second molars with fully developed roots.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Tomographic images of poor quality or artifacts interfering with the detection of the root canals
* Tomographic images without demographic data including gender and age of the patient
* Mandibular first and second molars having:
* coronal fillings or deep caries reaching the pulp floor
* root caries specially reaching the bifurcation area or root fracture
* external or internal root resorption
* root canal calcification or a periapical lesion (s)
* previous root canal treatment
* post or crown restoration
* evidence of apicectomy or periapical surgery.
* developmental anomalies.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Prevalence of C-shaped root canal in the whole sample