This clinical study evaluated whether different root canal sealers influence postoperative pain and early periapical healing in patients with apical periodontitis. A total of 72 adult patients with single-rooted teeth diagnosed with chronic apical periodontitis received standardized root canal treatment and were randomly assigned to one of three commonly used sealers: AH Plus, MTA Fillapex, or Sealapex. Postoperative pain was recorded using a verbal pain rating scale immediately after treatment and at 24 and 72 hours. Periapical healing was assessed at baseline and after six months using periapical radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The purpose of this study was to determine whether the type of root canal sealer affects patient comfort after treatment and the early healing of periapical tissues. Understanding these outcomes may help clinicians choose appropriate materials and better inform patients about expected pain and healing after root canal therapy.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Postoperative Pain Intensity Assessed by Verbal Rating Scale (VRS)
Timeframe: Immediately after treatment, 24 hours, and 72 hours after root canal treatment