ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026
Effect of Occlusal Reduction on Pain in Posterior Teeth with Necrosis and Apical Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Introduction: This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of occlusal reduction on postoperative pain after chemomechanical preparation. Materials and methods: 102 asymptomatic teeth with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis were randomly allocated to two equal groups: the control group (NOR) and the occlusal reduction (OR) group. The root canal treatment was performed according to a predefined standardized protocol. Patients were prescribed Ibuprofen 400 mg to be consumed 8 hourly, if required. Postoperative pain and analgesic consumption were documented for 7 days following chemomechanical preparation. The data analysis was performed using Mann-Whitney U and Chi-square tests. Results: A significant postoperative pain difference was found between the two groups on the first 3 days, with higher pain observed in NOR as compared to OR ( Conclusion: Postoperative pain incidence was comparable in the two groups. The difference in postoperative pain intensity was statistically significant on the first 3 days. The reduction observed, however, lacked clinical relevance. How to cite this article: Sangwan P, Saini HR, Sangwan A. Effect of Occlusal Reduction on Pain in Posterior Teeth with Necrosis and Apical Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(8):957-962.
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