Primary study · included by 1 review
Clinical study of single-visit root canal treatment with a nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary instrument combined with different ultrasonic irrigation solutions for elderly patients with chronic apical periodontitis.
Tang 2015 · Tang Zhenyu, Wang Hui, Jiang Shiyong · Bio-medical materials and engineering · 2015
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Periapical healing (clinical and/or radiographic treatment success) Activated irrigation (passive ultrasonic irrigation and/or laser-assisted irrigation) vs Conventional syringe and needle irrigation (same irrigant, no systemic antibiotics) · Longest available follow-up (6 to 19 months) | OR 2.25 [1.29, 3.93] | 5 studies · 451 participants | Moderate |
1 including review in total.