Health Condition 1: K011- Impacted teeth
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: New Protocol: A: Antibiotics
Pre-Operative
Tablet Amoxicillin + Potassium Clavulanate 1g 1 hour before the procedure.
Post-Operative
Tablet Amoxicillin + Potassium Clavulanate 625mg -
Sponsors
Dr Arun S
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age: 18 years or older Bilateral impacted lower third molar needing extraction with the necessity of bone removal based on panoramic radiography. Patient reporting for prophylactic removal of mandibular 3rd molar. Patients with no active infection.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria •Patients with associated pathologies like cysts or tumors of the jaw bones. •Systemic illness and inflammation. •Pre-existing infection at the extraction site •Patients with history of GI or allergic co-morbidities. •Pregnant women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of the following parameters: Swelling/ Edema as perceived by the patient. Surgical site infection. Restriction in mouth opening. Formation of alveolar osteitis. Pain based on the VAS Scale.Timepoint: Immediately post procedure and on day 5 post procedure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge about efficacy of the newly formulated protocol in peri operative management of Impacted third molars will help in formulating guidelines for better treatment options and to lower the antibiotic and analgesic dosages.Timepoint: On completion of the sudy | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Adarrsh Kudva
Manipal college of dental sciences, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed