Cryotherapy Effectively Reduces Postoperative Pain After Root Canal Treatment, suggests study

Written By :  Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By :  Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2025-05-02 23:15 GMT   |   Update On 2025-05-03 05:33 GMT
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Researchers have found in a new study that Cryotherapy may significantly reduce postoperative pain in single-visit root canal treatments of molars with pulp necrosis and symptomatic apical periodontitis (SAP). This offers a biocompatible, cost-effective, and simple pain management option.

The present study aimed to assess the effects of intracanal cryotherapy on pain following single-visit non-surgical root canal treatment (NSRCT) of molar teeth with pulpal necrosis and symptomatic apical periodontitis (SAP).

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This parallel-two arm, single-blind, randomized superiority clinical trial was registered at www.clincaltrials.gov (NCT05611736). Patients referred for NSRCT meeting the inclusion criteria were included. Preoperative radiographs, pulp sensibility tests, and pain scores on the visual analog scale (VAS) were recorded. Following shaping and cleaning, 302 patients were randomly allocated to the two groups (n = 151). In the experimental group, final irrigation was done using 0.9% physiologic saline solution at 2.5 °C, whereas in the control group, final irrigation was done using the same solution at room temperature.

All treatments were performed in a single visit. Analgesics intake and presence, duration, and intensity of pain using the VAS at 6, 24, 72 h, and 1 week were recorded. Any adverse events were recorded. Data was analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test and the Student's t test (P < 5%). Results: Patients in the cryotherapy group had significantly less postoperative pain at 6, 24, and 72 h (P < 0.05). There was no difference in postoperative pain at 1 week (P > 0.05). No adverse event was recorded in either group during or immediately after root canal treatment. Cryotherapy significantly reduces postoperative pain in single-visit root canal treatment of molars with pulp necrosis and SAP.

It can be considered a biocompatible, economical, and straightforward method for managing postoperative pain.

Reference:

Ahmad MZ. Effects of intracanal cryotherapy on postoperative pain in necrotic teeth with symptomatic apical periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical trial. Front Dent Med. 2025;6. doi:10.3389/fdmed.2025.1543383.

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Article Source : Frontiers in Dental Medicine

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