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Effectiveness of removal of soft tissuse covering of lower vertically impacted 3rd molar using diode laser over surgical removal.

Operculectomy procedure as an alternative to surgical extraction of vertically impacted mandibular 3rd molar using diode laser: An Interventional study. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/10/058476
Enrollment
24
Registered
2023-10-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-10-16

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K010- Embedded teeth

Interventions

Intervention1: Operculectomy procedure using diode laser.: Operculectomy is a minimal invasive surgical procedure that removes the operculum or flap of tissue covering a partially erupted tooth, often

Sponsors

Dr Revati Manoj Khandare
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients between ages of 18-50 years. Patients with pericoronitis associated with partially erupted vertical tooth, depth- position A, Pell and Gregory class I ramus relationship. Adequate space for eruption of mandibular 3rd molar. Patients having restricted mouth opening up to 30 to 35mm. Patient who is medically fit for minor oral surgical procedure under local anesthesia. Pregnant patient fit for minor oral surgical procedures.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Systemically compromised patients. Patients on long term medications / supplements. Patients with history of smoking and tobacco chewing. Mesioangular mandibular 3rd molar. Teeth without antagonist. Carious teeth. Patients allergic to the prescribed medication.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Occlusal Tissue Clearance Pain Food lodgmentTimepoint: preoperatively and postoperatively immediate, after 1 week, 1 month and 3 months.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Occlusal Tissue Clearance Pain Food lodgmentTimepoint: postoperatively immediate, after 1 week, 1 month & 3 months.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Revati Manoj Khandare

Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College and Hospital, Nagpur

prafulla.gaikwad@sdk-dentalcollege.edu.in9665907711

Outcome results

None listed

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