The effects of a new decontaminant solution on root canal bleeding during endodontic treatment: a randomized controlled study

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2019 May-Jun;33(3 Suppl. 1):1-9. DENTAL SUPPLEMENT.

Abstract

Blood contamination of the canal during preparation and obturation can be a problem in Endodontics; this may result in apical microleakage. The purpose of this investigation was to observe and evaluate the hemostatic properties of biofilm decontaminant material (sulfonic/sulphuric acid solution, HybenX, EPIEN Medical) used in teeth with necrotic pulp and unstoppable bleeding after root canal shaping. A prospective study was designed with 2 randomized parallel groups: decontaminant material (experimental group) and sodium hypochlorite 5% (control group). The analysis of the root canal bleeding was evaluated by the clinician before and after the application of the sulfonic/sulphuric solution or sodium hypochlorite 5%, by measuring the millimeters of blood on a sterile paper point introduced in the root canal. Sixty patients with necrotic pulp and unstoppable bleeding were enrolled in this study and randomly divided into 2 groups: decontaminant material in 30 patients (experimental group) or sodium hypochlorite 5% in 30 patients (control group). T-test showed that the percentage change in millimeters of blood detected in the root canal was statistically greater for experimental group [mean difference: 0.74 (IC: 0.66-0.82); p less than 0.0001]. The hemostatic properties were better in the experimental group than in the sodium hypochlorite 5% group (control). Further research may be needed to confirm the results of this study..

Keywords: calcium hydroxide; endodontic treatment; root canal bleeding; root canal exudation.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Dental Pulp Cavity*
  • Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
  • Hemostatics / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Prospective Studies
  • Root Canal Irrigants / therapeutic use*
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Sodium Hypochlorite / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Hemostatics
  • Root Canal Irrigants
  • Sodium Hypochlorite