Comparison of Piezoelectric and Traditional Surgery for Lower Third Molar Germectomy Assessment of Post-Operative Swelling and Outcomes

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effects of two surgical methods, piezoelectric surgery and the traditional technique, on soft tissue swelling in patients undergoing bilateral removal of lower third molars (germectomy). The study focuses on comparing post-operative facial swelling using detailed photographic scanning technology to measure changes after surgery. This comparison aims to better understand how these techniques affect recovery from tooth removal. Participants will undergo bilateral germectomy of their lower third molars using either the piezoelectric technique or the traditional surgical method. Both procedures will be applied as part of the treatment, allowing researchers to observe differences in swelling between the two approaches. The soft tissue swelling after surgery will be monitored and measured using a photogrammetry facial scanner called Marathon MT-4000. During the study, participants will have their facial swelling assessed qualitatively and quantitatively by measuring volumetric and linear changes compared to before surgery. These measurements will be taken at two days and seven days after the surgery to track swelling progression. The total participation involves pre-surgical evaluation, surgery using one of the two techniques, and follow-up assessments to monitor post-operative swelling and recovery.

Comparison of Piezoelectric and Conventional Surgery for Germectomy of the Lower Third Molar