Bilateral impacted third molars Oral Health Bilateral impacted third molars
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are selected based off their need for the removal of bilaterally (right-left) impacted mandibular third molars.
Prior to the procedure, participants have blood collected. After placing
Sponsors
Ankara University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy patients without significant medical diseases or a history of bleeding problems 2. Symmetrical impacted third molars which feature the same level of surgical difficulty that require the same surgical technique to be performed 3. The third molars in the Class I, Level B position (according to Pell &Gregory) and in the vertical positions according to Winter 4. Aged 17–27 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant and lactating women 2. Signs of pericoronitis 3. Chronic use of medications such as antihistamines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), steroids and antidepressants which would complicate the evaluation of their postoperative response
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain is measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS) and Verbal rate scale (VRS) at 6 and 12 hours and 1, 2, 3 and 7 days after surgery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Edema is measured using a flexible ruler at baseline, 2 and 7 days. | — |
Countries
Turkey
Outcome results
None listed