Effect of Ultrasonic Activation of Bioceramic Sealer on Postoperative Pain in Lower Premolars

To clinically compare post-operative pain levels after ultrasonic activation of Ceraseal bioceramic sealer versus non-activated bioceramic sealer for patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis related to mandibular premolar teeth.Ultrasonic activation of Ceraseal bioceramic sealer for 20 seconds using non cutting ultrasonic tip.

Inclusion criteria

• Patients above 18 years old and to 50.
• Male or female.
• Patients seeking root canal treatment.
• Mandibular posterior teeth with Symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with preoperative sharp, moderate, or severe pain with normal periapical radiographic appearance or slight widening in lamina dura.
• Systematically healthy patient (ASA I, II).
• Patient who can understand modified VAS and sign informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Medically compromised patients having significant systemic disorders. (ASA III or IV).
• History of intolerance to NSAIDS.
• Patients with two or more adjacent teeth requiring endodontic treatment.
• External root resorption.
• Internal root resorption.
• Vertical root fracture.
• Periapical lesion.
• Association with swelling.
• Acute peri-apical abscess or acute exacerbation of a chronic abscess.
• Pregnancy.
• Use of ibuprofen in the last 12 hour.
• Bleeding disorder.
• Long term corticosteroid use.
• Mobility Grade II or III.
• Pocket depth more than 5mm.
• Previous root canal therapy.
• Non-restorability.
• TMJ problems, bruxism, clenching or traumatic occlusion.
• Inability to perceive the given instructions