Effect of Intracanal Cryotherapy and Curcuma Longa as a Final Irrigant in Reducing Post Operative Pain: An In-Vivo Study

Abstract

Aim: The point of search of present study was to assess intracanal viability of cold saline, curcumin as an irrigant, and ordinary saline as last irrigant in lessening post endodontic torment. Material and Method: In total, 60 individuals were chosen and divided into 3 groups: Group I: intracanal cryotherapy using 2.5°C cold saline, Group II: curcumin irrigant, and Group III: ordinary saline. After the biomechanical preparation, the above mentioned irrigant was used. On the visual analogue scale, participants were asked to rank the intensity of their discomfort following the procedure before, after 6 h and 24 h after the procedure. The outcomes were dissected utilizing ANOVA test. Result: Both the regimens were successful in reducing post endodontic soreness associated with infected teeth. Conclusion: Curcumin and cryotherapy both the regimens were successful in lessening post endodontic torment.

Keywords

• cryotherapy
• curcumin
• irrigation
• postoperative pain
• visual analog scale