Previously untreated, asymptomatic, single-rooted maxillary anterior teeth with periapical lesions \<5 mm, no fractures, resorption, calcification, or recent antibiotic use will performed two-visit root canal treatment. Initial radiographs will be taken. After rubber-dam isolation, working length will be determined; canals prepared step-back to size #40 with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) irrigation, rinsed and dried. Between appointments, Metapaste or Bio-C TEMP will be placed as intracanal medicament for 7-10 days. At the second appointment medicaments removed, final irrigation performed and root canals obturated and restored. Pain scores recorded at 6h,12h,1d,2d,3d,4d,5d,6d,7d ; follow-ups at 6, 12 and 24 months.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Post-operative Pain
Timeframe: Immediately after treatment, between appointments and after obturation for up to 7 days postoperatively