Evaluation of postoperative pain with new heat-treated rotary and reciprocating nickel-titanium files: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A special heat-treated endodontic file (TruNatomy) was recently introduced with the claim of superior flexibility to enhance dentin preservation. The aim of the present study was to assess postoperative pain in single-visit root canal treatment with this newly introduced file, comparing it with other contemporary reciprocating and rotary file systems.

Materials and methods

One hundred seventy patients with acute irreversible pulpitis in maxillary premolars were randomly assigned to four experimental file systems: TruNatomy, HyFlex EDM, EdgeFile, and ProTaper Gold. Pre- and postoperative pain scores were assessed with 10-point visual analog scale. Data were statistically analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis test.

Results

TruNatomy file system had significantly th

SUBMITTER: Valliappan CT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10190090 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature