Effect of Calcium-Based Bioceramic Sealer and Resin-Based Sealer on Postoperative Pain
Effect of Calcium-Based Bioceramic Sealer and Resin-Based Sealer on Postoperative Pain in Adults With Asymptomatic Apical Periodontitis
Fatima Memorial Hospital
60 participants
Dec 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to compare the effect of calcium-based bioceramic sealer and resin-based sealer on postoperative pain in adult patients with asymptomatic apical periodontitis undergoing root canal treatment. Asymptomatic apical periodontitis is a condition where the tissue around the tip of the tooth root is inflamed or shows a lesion on X-ray, but the patient does not experience pain. A total of 60 patients will be randomly assigned to receive root canal treatment with either the bioceramic sealer (Group A) or the resin-based sealer (Group B). Pain after treatment will be measured using a 0-10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale at 4, 24, and 48 hours post-treatment. The highest pain score reported will determine whether the treatment is considered a success (no or mild/moderate pain) or failure (severe pain). The results of this study will provide evidence on which sealer is associated with less postoperative pain, helping clinicians make informed decisions about root canal filling materials.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Both genders.
- Teeth diagnosed with asymptomatic apical periodontitis.
- Teeth are asymptomatic (no pain on percussion or palpation).
- Non-vital pulp (no response on Electric Pulp Testing).
- Teeth with fully formed apices.
- Teeth with Periapical Index (PAI) scores 2-4 on radiographs.
Exclusion Criteria6
- Medically compromised patients (e.g., those with immunosuppressive or systemic diseases, or on medications that may affect healing).
- Patients who refuse to participate or are unable to communicate their symptoms (e.g., due to psychological disorders).
- Teeth where full working length cannot be reached.
- Periodontally compromised teeth (probing depth \>4 mm).
- Complications during treatment (e.g., separation of a file, ledging).
- Overfilling (filling beyond the radiographic apex) or short filling (\>2 mm from the radiographic apex).
Interventions
Root canal obturation using resin based sealer with single cone GP technique. Canals prepared and irrigated as above. Pain recorded at 4, 24, and 48 hours post-obturation using NPRS.
Participants in this group will undergo root canal obturation using a calcium silicate based bioceramic sealer with a single-cone gutta percha technique. After standard canal preparation and irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, the canals will be dried with paper points. The bioceramic sealer will be applied using a lentulospiral or directly coated on the master gutta-percha cone. A matched-taper gutta-percha cone will then be inserted to full working length. The canal orifice will be sealed with a temporary or permanent restoration. Postoperative pain will be assessed at 4, 24, and 48 hours using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
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NCT07256691