The efficacy of Cone beam CT compared to panoramic radiography for removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a randomized controlled trial*

The efficacy of Cone beam CT compared to panoramic radiography for removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a randomized controlled trial* - CBCT prior to third molar removal

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON37789

Enrollment

167

Registered

2012-07-09

Start date

2013-04-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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

Conditions

Impaction of third molars. Retention of wisdom teeth

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults having a close relationship between the mandibular canal and one or both lower third molars, as diagnosed from digital panoramic radiographs.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy, radiological evidence of cyst and tumors, indication for removal under general anesthesia, preoperative neurosensory alterations and the existence of an external CBCT

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Postoperative inferior alveolar nerve injury, after lower third molar removal.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Oral Health related Quality of Life measures and cost issues of treatment. Oral health related quality of life includes postoperative complications (e.g infection) and health related aspects (OHIP, days of work)	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results