None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Palatal elevation technique: Newly introduced technique for extraction of grossly decayed maxillary third molars. the elevator in this technique is engaged palatally and luxation is car
Sponsors
Dr.N.T.R University of Health Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients within the age range of 18-60 years. 2.Patients with at least one grossly decayed maxillary third molar indicated for extraction. 3.Patients with no relevant medical history that contraindicates tooth extraction. 4.Patients with adequate inter incisal opening. 5. Patients with thick and inextensible cheeks.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients whose mouth opening is severely restricted with underlying conditions like oral submucous fibrosis, myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome, internal derangement of TMJ, myositis of masticatory muscles. 2.Patients taking medications affecting bone remodelling process (i.e. bisphosphonates) 3.Patients with buccally tipped maxillary third molars.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The novel palatal elevation technique would be an effective alternative for buccal elevation technique for extraction of grossly decayed maxillary third molars in terms of swiftness and intraoperative complication rate is less with PET when compared to traditional buccal elevation technique.Timepoint: No time point | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The post-operative complication rate would be less with PET compared to traditional buccal elevation techniqueTimepoint: At the end of 7 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactKavila Vivek Manohar
GITAM Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed