Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to compare single versus multiple sitting endodontics. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 40 mandibular first premolar teeth of both genders. Teeth were divided into 2 groups of 20 each. In group I, single sitting root canal therapy and in group II, multiple visit RCT was done. Post operative pain was evaluated using VAS scale after 6 hours, 12 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours and 48 hours. Results: Out of 60 patients, males were 35 and females were 25. The mean VAS after 6 hours in group I was 6.5 and in group II was 7.4, at 12 hours in group I was 5.2 and in group II was 6.7, at 24 hours in group I was 3.8 and in group II was 4.5, at 48 hours in group I was 2.3 and in group II was 3.8. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that there was a less incidence of pain in single visit group than multiple visit one. Key words: Multiple visit, Pain, Root canal treatment