ArticleCureus2023
Evaluation of the Impact of Different Instrumentation Techniques on the Incidence of Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Root Canal Treatment.
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Abstract
backgroundPostoperative pain is a common concern in root canal treatment, and the choice of instrumentation technique can significantly impact patient comfort. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different instrumentation techniques on the incidence of postoperative pain in patients undergoing root canal treatment.
methodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted on 208 patients randomly assigned to four groups: step-back preparation, crown-down preparation, hybrid technique, and conventional instrumentation. Pain intensity was assessed using a verbal rating scale (VRS) at six, 12, 24, 48, and 72 hours postoperatively. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods.
resultsThe mean pain scores and standard deviations (SDs) were calculated for each instrumentation technique at different time intervals. At six hours, the step-back preparation group reported a mean pain score of 2.3 (SD = 0.8), the crown-down preparation group had a score of 2.8 (SD = 0.9), the hybrid technique group had a score of 2.5 (SD = 0.7), and the conventional instrumentation group had a score of 3.1 (SD = 0.1). The differences in pain scores between the groups were statistically significant at all time intervals (p < 0.05).
conclusionThe choice of instrumentation technique significantly influenced the incidence of postoperative pain in root canal treatment. The step-back preparation technique was associated with lower pain intensity than the crown-down preparation, hybrid technique, and conventional instrumentation. These findings highlight the importance of considering the instrumentation technique to optimize patient comfort during and after root canal treatment.
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