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Buccal vs lingual flap for removal of mandibular third molar

Buccally vs Lingually based triangular flap in the transalveolar extraction of impacted mandibular third molar - A comparative study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/10/037182
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-10-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K011- Impacted teeth

Interventions

Intervention1: Lingual based intra-oral flap: Lingually based triangular flap used for the exposure of impacted mandibular third molar. An incision will be done adjacent to the mandibular second mola

Sponsors

Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences Ranchi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients under American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA)-I category. 2. Willing to comply with the study-related procedures. 3. Patients aged between 18-50 years. 4. Patients with impacted mandibular third molar which is not evident clinically.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients under American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA)-II and above category. 2. Associated pathology with mandibular third molars. 3. Unwillingness to commit to post therapy maintenance programme. 4. Patients allergic to local anaesthesia. 5. Erupted and partially erupted mandibular third molar.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Which method of flap reflection cause least pain, swelling, inflammation or nerve injuryTimepoint: 3rd day, 5th day, 7th day and 28th day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Which method of flap reflection is most suitable for mandibular third molar impactionTimepoint: 28th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAjoy Kumar Shahi

Dental Institute Rajendra institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi

drajoyshahi@gmail.com9955361090

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026