Postoperative Pain After Using Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation and EasyClean Device, Irrigation Activation Techniques:...

Area of Science:

• Endodontics
• Dental Surgery

Background:

• Postoperative pain is a common concern following endodontic treatment.
• Effective irrigation is crucial for successful root canal therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare postoperative pain after using passive ultrasonic irrigation versus the EasyClean device.
• To evaluate analgesic intake following two different irrigation activation techniques.

Main Methods:

• A randomized clinical trial involving 66 single-rooted teeth with asymptomatic pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis.
• Patients were divided into two groups based on irrigation activation technique: passive ultrasonic irrigation or EasyClean device.
• Postoperative pain and ibuprofen intake were recorded at 24, 48, and 72 hours.

Main Results:

• No significant difference in postoperative pain levels between the passive ultrasonic irrigation and EasyClean device groups (P > .05).
• Analgesic intake frequency was also comparable between the two irrigation activation techniques.
• The prevalence of postoperative pain ranged from 3.1% to 25.8% across both groups.

Conclusions:

• Passive ultrasonic irrigation and the EasyClean device demonstrate equivalent efficacy in managing postoperative pain after root canal treatment.
• Both methods are suitable for irrigation activation in endodontic procedures, with similar patient outcomes regarding pain and medication use.