Postoperative Pain After Single vs Multiple-Visit Root Canal Treatment in Diabetic Patients

This study compares post-treatment pain after root canal therapy done in one visit versus two visits for patients with diabetes. Root canal treatment can sometimes cause pain afterwards, and it is unclear if the number of visits makes a difference, especially for diabetic patients who may have different healing and pain responses. We will randomly assign 200 diabetic patients needing a root canal on a single-rooted tooth to either have the entire procedure completed in a single appointment or split over two appointments. Patients will record their pain levels on a standard scale at 24 hours, 72 hours, and one week after the procedure. We hypothesize that there will be no significant difference in pain levels between the two treatment approaches. The results will help dentists decide the best treatment plan for their diabetic patients without worrying about causing more pain.