Efficacy of Different Disinfection Technologies in Molar Non-Surgical Retreatment (NCT07469150)
Efficacy of a Multisonic System vs. Conventional Therapy in the Disinfection of Molar Retreatment Cases: A Randomized Clinical Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Post-treatment apical periodontitis is commonly associated with persistent intracanal infection following root canal treatment. Effective disinfection of the complex root canal system during nonsurgical retreatment remains challenging due to anatomical complexities that may harbor microbial biofilms. Conventional retreatment protocols typically involve nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation combined with irrigation using sodium hypochlorite and activation techniques such as Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI). The GentleWave System (GWS) is a minimally invasive irrigation technology designed to enhance tissue dissolution and microbial removal through multisonic energy, advanced fluid dynamics, and negative pressure. Although preliminary studies suggest promising results in root canal disinfection and patient outcomes, high-level clinical evidence comparing GWS with conventional retreatment techniques remains limited, particularly in molar teeth with post-treatment apical periodontitis. This randomized clinical study aims to compare the disinfection efficacy of GWS with a conventional nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation protocol combined with PUI in nonsurgical retreatment of molars with post-treatment apical periodontitis. Intracanal bacterial load will be quantified using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), and microbial composition will be analyzed using next-generation sequencing (NGS). Residual organic debris will be evaluated using the chairside diagnostic device Endocator and facultative bacterial culturing. Postoperative pain levels will also be recorded to assess short-term clinical outcomes. The results of this study will provide clinical evidence regarding the comparative effectiveness, safety, and potential advantages of advanced irrigation technology for root canal disinfection in complex retreatment cases.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
Age range: 16 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- GentleWave System (PROCEDURE)
- Conventional rotary instrumentation with passive ultrasonic irrigation (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
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📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (205) 934-1141
Email: cw24@uab.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.