The effect of three different apical termini on postoperative pain in teeth with irreversible pulpitis: a prospective clinical study
Positioning the root canal apical terminus 0.5 and 1.0 mm short of the AF in symptomatic and asymptomatic cases of irreversible pulpitis, respectively, was most effective in reducing the severity and duration of postoperative pain. Tailoring apical preparation depth to the pulpal condition-symptomatic or asymptomatic-can optimize patient comfort and support more personalized endodontic care.
Authors
- Benxiang Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6883-3867)
- Chen Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8573-8236)
- Fan Zhai
- Haiying Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9592-8669)
Institutions
- Beijing Shijitan Hospital (CN)
- Beijing Fengtai Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Face Medicine
- Published
- 2025-07-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-025-00531-8
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission