Comparison of Mean Postoperative Pain Score in Patients Treated with Or Without Mixture Of 2% Chlorhexidiene Plus Calcium Hydroxide after Endodontic Treatment

Abstract

Objective: To compare mean post-operative pain score in patients treated with or without mixture of 2% chlorhexidiene plus calcium hydroxide after endodontic treatment.

Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Operative Dentistry Faryal Dental College, Sheikhupura from November 2020 to April 2021.

Materials and Methods: Total 60 patients of both genders referred for endodontic treatment were enrolled in this study. Patients were split in 2 equal groups, group A and group B. By using 1.8 ml of 2% lignocaine containing 1:100,000 epinephrine, tooth was anesthetized and isolated using rubber dam.

Results: The mean postoperative pain score was Chlorhexidine + calcium hydroxide group and in without Chlorhexidine + calcium hydroxide group was (1.57±1.07 vs. 7.17±1.17; p<0.05), the statistical significance difference between two groups was observed.

Conclusion: Postoperative endodontic pain using mixture of 2% chlorhexidine and calcium hydroxide is significantly reduced (p<0.001). The decrease in microbial causes leading to post treatment pain, inflammation and discomfort for patients and the dentist, can be reduced by use of intra canal medicament.