4.Effect of Intra-Canal Cryotherapy on Post-Endodontic Pain Within 24hrs in Single Rooted Teeth
Madiha Zaighum1, Sheba Ramzan2, Mehak Imtiaz1, Mehwish Memon2, Talha Asad Khan1 and Hina Hassan1
ABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate the effect of 2.5°C cold saline irrigation as final irrigant on postoperative pain after single-visit root canal treatment in 24 hours in teeth with symptomatic apical periododntitis.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Operative Dentistry at Isra Dental College Hyderabad from July 2019 to December 2019.
Materials and Methods: 60 patients were after fulfilling the inclusion criteria were eligible and included to the study. The teeth were randomly divided into two groups (n = 30) (i.e. the control group and the cryotherapy group). In the cryotherapy group, final irrigation with 2.5°C saline solution for 5 min was performed following completion of root canal therapy, whereas in control group same solution stored at the root temperature was used. Treatments were performed in a single visit. Participants were asked to rate the intensity of their postoperative pain using visual analogue scale at 24 h.
Results: Data was analysed by Student’s t test and Fissure Exact Test. In the cryotherapy group level of reported postoperative pain was significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.05, t-test).
Conclusion: The outcome of this investigation indicates that cryotheraphy is one of benefacial strategy in reduction of postoperative pain in single visit endodontic treatment in teeth with symptomatic apical periodontitis.
Key Words: cryotherapy, endodontic pain, postoperative pain
Citation of article: Zaighum M, Ramzan S, Imtiaz M, Memon M, Khan TA, Hassan H. Effect of Intra-Canal Cryotherapy on Post-Endodontic Pain Within 24hrs in Single Rooted Teeth. Med Forum 2021;32(10):16-19.