The Antimicrobial Potential of Diclofenac Sodium as an Intracanal Medicament

This study is testing if diclofenac sodium, a common pain reliever, can kill bacteria in teeth as well as calcium hydroxide, a usual dental medicine. It focuses on people with a dental problem called chronic apical periodontitis, where the area around the tooth's root is inflamed. The study uses a randomized clinical trial method, meaning participants are randomly placed into three groups to test different medicines. Each group's treatment will be compared to see which works best. 🦷

• Study involves teeth with a PAI score of 2 or more, indicating significant dental issues.
• Participants must have teeth that can be restored and no serious medical issues.
• If you're allergic to diclofenac sodium or have certain dental conditions, you cannot join.

Participation involves regular dental visits for checking and sample collection from your tooth's root. This will help determine which medicine reduces bacteria the most. Your involvement could aid in finding better treatments for dental infections. 😊