Evaluation of postoperative pain in infected root canals after using double antibiotic paste versus calcium hydroxide as intra-canal medication: A randomized controlled trial

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Pain is the main symptom in many medical and dental conditions that can significantly alter the person’s general functioning. Several intra-canal medications have been used, including calcium hydroxide which is the most widely used intra-canal medication. It is characterized by its initial bactericidal, bacteriostatic effect and its high pH. Double antibiotic paste is a mixture of metronidazole and ciprofloxacin, which is used as intra-canal medication for disinfection of necrotic teeth. It has been reported to be effective at reducing bacterial counts in the infected root canals. The objectives of the present study were to test the null hypothesis of whether the use of double antibiotic paste will be more effective in reduction of pain than calcium hydroxide, or if this paste will have disadvantages and complaints more than the traditional method used.