Comparison of Postoperative Pain and Swelling in Flap Versus Flapless Technique for Surgical Removal of Partially Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This randomized controlled trial evaluates postoperative pain and facial swelling following surgical removal of partially impacted mandibular third molars using flap versus flapless techniques. The aim is to determine which method results in lower postoperative morbidity on the second postoperative day.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Age 18-45 years
‣ Either gender
⁃ Partially impacted mesioangular mandibular third molar confirmed clinically and radiographically
⁃ Second episode of pericoronitis
⁃ Swelling present on the affected side
⁃ No bone recession or periodontal disease on radiograph
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Watim Medical College&Dental Hospital
RECRUITING
Islamabad
Contact Information
Primary
dr huma bajar huma bajar, bds
humabajar@yahoo.com
00923243322292
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-08-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04-15
Participants
Target number of participants: 160
Treatments
Experimental: flap technqiue
Surgical extraction with mucoperiosteal flap elevation, bone guttering, tooth sectioning, and suturing.
Experimental: flapless technquie
Surgical extraction without flap elevation, minimal gingival reflection, bone guttering, and no suturing.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Watim Medical & Dental College