Comparative Assessment of Postoperative Pain After Three Irrigation Techniques in Single-Rooted Teeth With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis and Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aim This study aimed to assess the impact of positive pressure, negative pressure (EndoVac), and sonic-activated irrigation (EndoActivator) on postoperative pain with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis. The hypothesis tested the superiority of negative pressure irrigation in reducing pain and analgesic requirements. Methodology Forty-eight eligible patients meeting inclusion criteria were enrolled, ensuring comprehension through verbal and written patient information sheets.

Prevalence of Pulp Stones in the Population of Rajasthan: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction This study aimed to use radiography to determine the prevalence of pulp stones in the population of Rajasthan and to evaluate the relationship between pulp stones and tooth status, type, age, and gender. Methods The radiograph data record files collected from the Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from September 2018 to October 2019, had a total of 9918 diagnostic quality intraoral periapical radiographs. One examiner examined all the radiographs to identify pulp stones and associated factors.