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Evaluation of Root Migration Distance After Coronectomy of Impacted Third Molars

Evaluation of Pain and Root Migration Distance After Coronectomy Procedure of Impacted Third Molars Based on Age

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06620718
Acronym
NonRCT
Enrollment
73
Registered
2024-10-01
Start date
2021-01-01
Completion date
2022-12-30
Last updated
2024-10-01

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Conditions

Impacted Tooth With Abnormal Positioning

Keywords

coronectomy of impacted third molar tooth

Brief summary

The aims of this study were to investigate postoperative pain, edema, and trismus after coronectomy procedure, to assess the risk of endodontic lesion formation at sixth month, and to determine relationship of the root migration distance with age.

Detailed description

The roots of impacted lower third molars may be associated with the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN). To mitigate this risk and reduce trauma to the patient, a conservative approach involving the removal of the problematic crown portion and leaving the root may be adopted. This clinical study was conducted between 2021-2022 years and was accordance with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975, as revised 2013. All subjects were informed about the study and clinical procedures and provided written consent The study included 73 patients aged between 18-55 years. These patients were divided into two age groups: The first group, consisting of patients aged 18-30. The second group, consisting of patients aged 31-55. The coronectomy was surgically performed. Postoperative pain, swelling, and interincisal distance were evaluated based on age. Pain was assessed using a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) with patients providing ratings before the operation and on the 3rd and 7th postoperative days. The progresion of endodontic lesion was evaluated in 6 months after coronectomy. The distance of root migration achieved at 6 months after coronectomy was measured by independent examiner. Calibrated panoramic radiographs were used to determine the level of migration. The statistical analysis of the data obtained in our study was performed using SPSS software The needed statistical analyses were used for comparison of the data. The Levene test was used for comparison of the root migration distances in the age groups. The significance level was set at 0.05.

Interventions

PROCEDUREcoronectomy

The inferior alveolar nerve and buccal nerve were blocked with maxicaine anaesthetic solution (articaine hydrochloride 40 mg, epinephrine hydrochloride 0.006 mg). Incisions were applied uniformly across all patients, and a triangular flap technique was employed. After elevating the flap and exposing the bone, the bone overlying the crown of the tooth was removed using a bone round bur to fully visualize the tooth's crown. Once the crown was fully exposed, the crown preparation was initiated at the enamel-dentin junction using a fissure bur. The crown preparation was completed without leaving any sharp edges, and the crown was extracted. Then, the exposed pulp was washed with sterile serum without any further intervention. The surgical area was sutured using 5/0 silk. Analgesic (25 mg of dexketoprofen trometamol twice a day) and antibiotic (125 mg clavulanic acid, 875 mg amoxicilin twice a day) drugs were described.

Sponsors

Mustafa Kemal University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Masking description

measurement the distance of root migration at sixth month

Intervention model description

A total of 78 patients were initially included in the study, but five patients were excluded from the study due to their failure to attend regular follow-up visit, resulting in a final analysis of 73 patients (Figure 1). These patients were divided into two age groups: The first group, consisting of patients aged 18-30, included 17 males and 23 females. The second group, consisting of patients aged 31-55, included 17 males and 16 females.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* The study focused on applying coronectomy, a more conservative approach, instead of extraction for mandibular third molars associated with the inferior alveolar nerve that were indicated for prosthetic, orthodontic, prophylactic purposes, or those causing pericoronitis * Systemically health, * To maintain ideal oral hygiene, * Absence of caries, pulpal and endodontic lesions in the impacted third molar indicated for extraction * No known allergies to any antibiotics, or no use or history of bisphosphonate medication * No use of tobacco or any illicit drugs by the patient. * Not being pregnant

Exclusion criteria

* Other conditions unlike abovementioned items.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
the mesaurement of root migration distancesix months after coronectomy procedurethe distance from the enamel-cement line of the adjacent tooth to the remaining root or roots after coronectomy.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
the percentage of edemapostoperatively 3rd and 7th day after coronectomypercentage of edema was measured extraorally
the measurement of the distance of interincisal openingpostoperatively 3rd and 7th day after coronectomymaximum interincisal distance was measured using a calliper during the maximum opening of the mouth
the pain assessmentpostoperatively 3rd and 7th day after coronectomyA 10 cm or 100 mm-Visual Analogue Scale was used for assessment. The findings suggested that 100-mm VAS ratings of 0 to 4 mm can be considered no pain; 5 to 44 mm, mild pain; 45 to 74 mm, moderate pain; and 75 to 100 mm, severe pain.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026