An interventional study of Postoperative pain - 6th hour and Postoperative pain - 24th hour in Postoperative Dental Pain, Root Canal Sealers and Asymptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis, sponsored by Dicle University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-06-25.
Sponsored by Dicle University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate postoperative pain following the use of bioceramic and epoxy resin-based root canal sealers in combination with the continuous wave of condensation technique (CWCT), addressing a clinically relevant gap in the literature.
Seventy-two patients with single-rooted teeth diagnosed with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis and presenting without preoperative pain were randomly assigned to three groups according to the root canal sealer used. The teeth were treated using AH Plus, TotalFill BC, or Bio-C Sealer. All endodontic procedures, including post-endodontic restorations, were completed in a single visit using the continuous wave of condensation technique (CWCT), following standardized preparation and irrigation protocols.
Patients were provided with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) form and were instructed to record their pain intensity on a scale from 0 to 10 at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours, and 7 days after root canal treatment. Patients were recalled on day 7, and the completed VAS forms were collected.
The null hypothesis was that the type of root canal sealer would have no statistically significant effect on postoperative pain levels. The alternative hypothesis was that, regardless of sealer type, the incidence and severity of postoperative pain would be significantly higher within the first 24 hours following treatment compared with the other assessment time points.
A total of 72 participants who presented to the Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Dicle University, with the need for root canal treatment and met the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in this study. Root canal treatment was performed on single-rooted, single-canaled teeth. Prior to treatment, all participants were informed about the study and provided written informed consent. Following the administration of local anesthesia (2% lidocaine with 1:80,000 epinephrine), the tooth was isolated using a rubber dam, caries and existing restorations were removed with high-speed diamond burs under water cooling, and an access cavity was prepared. Pulp vitality was confirmed by observing bleeding from the canal orifice.
Working length was determined using a #15 K-file in conjunction with the integrated apex locator of the EndoRadar Pro motor and was radiographically confirmed at 0.5 mm short of the radiographic apex. Root canals were prepared using the T-Endo MUST (Dentac, Istanbul, Türkiye) reciprocating file system driven by the EndoRadar Pro motor. According to the initial apical diameter, canals were enlarged to sizes m25 (25/0.06), m40 (40/0.04), or m50 (50/0.04). A new file was used for each patient. Irrigation was performed using a 30-gauge side-vented closed-end irrigation needle positioned 2 mm short of the working length. During instrumentation, 2 mL of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) was used after each file change, resulting in a total volume of approximately 20 mL per tooth. The final irrigation protocol consisted of 5 mL of 17% EDTA, 5 mL of 2.5% NaOCl, and 10 mL of distilled water. During final irrigation, both EDTA and NaOCl were activated using a sonic irrigation device with a polymer tip tip (Scope; Gtech Dizayn Dental, Yozgat, Türkiye) for a total of 1 minute, delivered in three 20-second activation cycles. The canals were subsequently dried with paper points. Patients were then randomly allocated into three groups according to the root canal sealer used (n = 24).
Group 1: AH Plus (Dentsply DeTrey, Konstanz, Germany); Group 2: TotalFill BC Sealer (FKG Dentaire SA, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland); Group 3: Bio-C Sealer (Angelus, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil).
AH Plus was mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions and applied to the canal walls using the master gutta-percha cone. TotalFill BC Sealer and Bio-C Sealer were applied in their premixed forms by injection into the coronal third of the canal. Subsequently, all canals were obturated using the continuous wave of condensation technique (CWCT). All treatments, including post-endodontic restorations, were completed during the same visit. Patients were provided with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) form and were instructed to record their pain intensity on a scale ranging from 0 to 10 at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours, and 7 days after treatment. Analgesic intake was also recorded on the VAS form. Patients were recalled on the seventh day, and the completed VAS forms were collected. All data were entered into an Excel spreadsheet and analyzed.
Sample Size Calculation
Sample size calculation was performed using G*Power software version 3.1.9.6. Based on data obtained from a previous study, a minimum of 20 patients per group was required to achieve an effect size of f = 0.412, a significance level of α = 0.05, and a statistical power of 95%. Considering a potential dropout rate of 20%, the final sample size was determined as 24 patients per group, resulting in a total sample of 72 participants.
Statistical Analysis
Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). The normality of data distribution was assessed prior to analysis. Categorical variables were analyzed using Fisher's Exact Test and Monte Carlo simulation. Changes in pain incidence over time were evaluated using Cochran's Q test. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the effects of independent variables, including age, sex, jaw, tooth region, and root canal sealer type, on the presence of postoperative pain. Statistical significance was set at P \< 0.05.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Participants with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis in single-rooted teeth received root canal treatment under local anesthesia and rubber dam isolation. Working length was determined using an electronic apex locator and confirmed radiographically. Root canals were prepared using the T-Endo MUST reciprocating file system and irrigated with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, followed by a final irrigation protocol consisting of 17% EDTA, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, and distilled water with sonic activation. AH Plus sealer was applied according to the manufacturer's instructions, and canals were obturated using the continuous wave of condensation technique (CWCT). All treatments, including post-endodontic restorations, were completed in a single visit. Postoperative pain and analgesic intake were recorded using a visual analog scale (VAS) at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours and at 7 days.
Other: Postoperative pain - 6th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 24th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 48th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 72nd hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 7 day
All clinical procedures were identical to those performed in Group 1. The only difference was the use of TotalFill BC Sealer instead of AH Plus. The premixed sealer was injected into the coronal third of the canal according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Other: Postoperative pain - 6th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 24th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 48th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 72nd hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 7 day
All clinical procedures were identical to those performed in Group 1. The only difference was the use of Bio-C Sealer instead of AH Plus. The premixed sealer was injected into the coronal third of the canal according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Other: Postoperative pain - 6th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 24th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 48th hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 72nd hour · Other: Postoperative pain - 7 day
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 6th hour.
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 24th hour.
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 48th hour.
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 72nd hour.
Patients will be given the VAS Pain Assessment Scale and asked to mark their pain levels between 0 and 10 at 7 day.
Visual Analog Scale
It is a system in which the patient marks the level of pain on a straight line divided from 0 to 10.
Time frame: 6th hour, 24th hour, 48th hour, 72nd hour, 7th day
Postoperative pain incidence
The presence or absence of postoperative pain was recorded at each follow-up time point.
Time frame: 6th hour, 24th hour, 48th hour, 72nd hour, 7th day
Analgesic intake
Analgesic consumption was recorded during the postoperative follow-up period.
Time frame: 6th hour, 24th hour, 48th hour, 72nd hour, 7th day
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