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Comparing the efficacy of intravenous and submucosal routes of Dexamethasone administration in reducing post-operative complications after lower third molar surgery.

A comparative study on the efficacy of intravenous versus submucosal routes of Dexamethasone administration in reducing post-operative sequelae after lower third molar surgery.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/07/034900
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-07-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K011- Impacted teeth

Interventions

Intervention1: Surgical removal of impacted third molar.: Comparison of efficacy of intravenous and submucosal routes of administration of Dexamethasone after surgical removal of impacted third molars

Sponsors

DrThajunnisa M K
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients of age18years or higher with an impacted third molar irrespective of sex are included in this study. No history of pericoronitis and previous infection in the impacted teeth site. Patients with an adequate mouth opening and good oral hygiene.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with existing active infection. Patients with systemic disorders. Patients on long term steroids. Pregnant and lactating women. Patients under radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Allergy to drug used in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in pain,swelling and trismus.Timepoint: On 1st 3rd and 7th day.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Assessing comfort of patient.Timepoint: 1st 3rd and 7th day.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrPrasanna Kumar P

Coorg institute of dental sciences

prasannamaxface@gmail.com9886122780

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026