This study is being conducted to find out which of two medications-Chlorhexidine Gel or Nitrofurantoin-works better in reducing pain between root canal treatment visits. Sometimes, patients with infected teeth (called symptomatic apical periodontitis) continue to feel pain between treatment appointments. To help with this, dentists use medications inside the cleaned tooth canal. In this trial, 220 patients will be divided into two groups. One group will receive Chlorhexidine Gel, and the other will receive Nitrofurantoin paste inside their tooth during the first treatment visit. Pain levels will be recorded before treatment, and again after 24 and 48 hours using a pain scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain). No pain medicine will be given unless the patient feels very uncomfortable. The study is taking place at the Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine in Karachi, and will help dentists understand which medication helps patients feel better faster during root canal treatment.
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Percentage Reduction in Inter-Appointment Pain Score
Timeframe: Pain scores will be assessed before treatment, then at 24 hours and 48 hours after the first treatment visit.