U.S., Sept. 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07823868) titled 'Frankincense Versus Sodium Hypochlorite for Root Canal Disinfection' on Aug. 31.
Brief Summary: This research study is being done to find out if a natural ingredient called frankincense can clean infected root canals as effectively as the standard cleaning solution currently used in dentistry.
When a tooth's nerve dies from infection, dentists use a strong cleaning liquid, called sodium hypochlorite, to kill bacteria inside the tooth before filling it. This liquid works well, but it can sometimes irritate the gums or taste unpleasant. Frankincense, a natural substance long used in Oman, has shown early signs in laboratory studies ...