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ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2025

Efficiency of Root Canal Treatment Using Loops While Endodontic Treatment: A Clinical Study.

Chitharanjan Shetty, Kodithala Sravya, Abhilasha Bhawalkar, Alok Dubey, Tejaswi Kala, Prachi Sethy

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Chitharanjan ShettyDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte Deemed to be University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Kodithala SravyaBDS, Mamata Dental College, Khammam, Telangana, India.
Abhilasha BhawalkarDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Alok DubeyDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Tejaswi KalaDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Tirumala Institute of Dental Sciences, Nizamabad, Telangana, India.
Prachi SethyIntern, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

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Abstract

Purpose: The use of magnification tools, including loops, has become increasingly prevalent in endodontics to improve precision and outcomes. This study evaluates the efficiency of root canal treatment (RCT) performed using loops compared to conventional techniques. Methods: A clinical trial involving 100 patients was conducted, with participants divided equally into two groups: those treated using magnification loops and those treated conventionally. Treatment duration, procedural errors, and patient-reported satisfaction were assessed. Results: The loop-assisted group demonstrated a 25% reduction in treatment time and significantly fewer procedural errors ( Conclusions: Magnification loops enhance the efficiency and accuracy of RCT, leading to better clinical outcomes and higher patient satisfaction.

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Clinical outcomesendodonticsmagnification loopspatient satisfactionroot canal treatment

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PMCPMC12991604

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