Epithelial Attachment
Conditions
Interventions
His study is designed as a randomized, controlled, triple-blind, split-mouth clinical trial involving 50 patients, divided into a control group (n=50), which will undergo a Ward’s incision with conven
E06.892
Sponsors
Universidade de Pernambuco
Universidade de Pernambuco
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for the sample of this study will be: Volunteers of both genders aged between 18 and 35 years old; Presence of both erupted lower third molars with indication for surgical removal; No use of medications that influence bone or soft tissue regeneration; Presence of erupted and healthy second molars; No active odontogenic infection episodes; Individuals who agree to sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF); No previously diagnosed Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD); No neuropathic facial pain; No allergic reaction to any of the medicinal or pharmacological compounds used in the pre or postoperative protocol
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria were as follows: Failure to attend postoperative follow-up appointments; Occurrence of flap lacerations during surgery; Fracture of the second molar crown during third molar extraction; Exceeding 40 minutes between incision and suturing; Significant discrepancy in duration between the first and second surgeries; Withdrawal of consent at any time; Participants with special needs
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1: Postoperative pain, swelling, trismus, and healing time following mandibular third molar surgeries using Ward's surgical approach are expected to show improved outcomes when the modified flap suturing technique is employed, compared to the conventional suturing technique;Observed outcome 1: The modified flap suturing technique is expected to provide more satisfactory clinical parameters within one month after surgery compared to the conventional technique. However, studies with larger sample sizes are necessary to confirm definitive results | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes were expected | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactAndré Silva
Universidade de Pernambuco
Outcome results
None listed