Overview
The objective of this study is to investigate "clinically" the effectiveness of Asiaticoside based intracanal medication compared to the commonly used intracanal medicaments (calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 and Ledermix) on the levels of bacteria and inflammatory cytokines in root canals and periradicular tissues of teeth with apical periodontitis.
Description
This study investigate "clinically" the effectiveness of Asiaticoside based intracanal medication compared to the commonly used intracanal medicaments (calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 and Ledermix) on the levels of bacteria and inflammatory cytokines in root canals and periradicular tissues of teeth with apical periodontitis.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
• Single-rooted with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis.
Exclusion Criteria:
Receiving antibiotic treatment within the preceding 3 months.
- Reporting systemic disease.
- Teeth that could not be isolated with rubber dam.
- Teeth with periodontal pockets deeper than 3 mm.