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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2025

Comparative Evaluation of Calcium Hydroxide, Triple Antibiotic Paste, and Calcium Hydroxide with 2% Chlorhexidine as Intracanal Medicaments in Reducing Interappointment Pain during Endodontic Treatment: An

Itika Jain, Shyam Agrawal, Rachit Mathur, Shaista Gazal, Akshada Mungee, Babra Khan

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6 authors.

Itika JainDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3752-5380
Shyam AgrawalDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Rachit MathurDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Shaista GazalDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Akshada MungeeDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Babra KhanDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, NIMS Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aims and background: Root canal infections are primarily caused by microorganisms present within the pulp tissue and dentinal tubules. Intracanal medicaments are used to eliminate or suppress these microorganisms, reducing the risk of reinfection and promoting healing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH) Materials and methods: Ninety-two patients were randomly selected for this study, fitting the inclusion criteria. They were divided into four groups: group I (control group), group II [Ca(OH) Results: The preoperative mean pain scores were similar for all the groups, with no statistical difference between them. All treatment groups (groups II, III, and IV) had lower pain scores compared to the control group (group I) across all time points. Additionally, group III (TAP) consistently had the lowest pain scores among all groups at each time point, indicating potentially superior pain reduction efficacy compared to the other treatments. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, TAP and [Ca(OH) Clinical significance: This research provides insightful information for the selection and use of intracanal medicaments in endodontic therapy, which can guide clinical decisions and enhance patient care. How to cite this article: Jain I, Agrawal S, Mathur R,

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2% chlorhexidineCalcium hydroxideIntracanal medicamentRandomized controlled trialTriple antibiotic pasteVisual analog scale

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