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The Impact of 3D-CBCT Imaging on Nerve Injuries During Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Led by University of Aberdeen · Updated on 2024-05-03
1292
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Aberdeen
Lead Sponsor
Z
Zarqa University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The investigators aim to investigate if the additional information available from a 3D scan of the wisdom tooth can reduce the risk of nerve injury during wisdom tooth surgery compared to conventional 2D images. Wisdom tooth surgery is a common surgical procedures that a significant proportion of the population will undergo. As with any other surgical procedure, there are potential complications, of which, injury to the nerve supplying feeling to the lip, chin, and tongue is the most significant. This can lead to persistent pain, tingling, or numbness that may impact a patient's ability to eat and function. The risk of nerve injury during wisdom tooth surgery is assessed using X-ray images, which show the position of the nerve and tooth in the jawbone. 2D and 3D scans are used, which have their own advantages and disadvantages such as reduced cost and radiation dose with 2D or more information from 3D images, but it remains unclear which is better at reducing the risk of nerve injuries.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Impact of 3D-CBCT Imaging on Nerve Injuries During Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with a lower jaw wisdom tooth needing surgery and seen in Oral Surgery with a 2D-OPG X-ray
- Require a 3D-CBCT scan to assess the wisdom tooth and nerve relationship
- Scheduled for surgical treatment of the wisdom tooth by any surgical or anesthesia method
- No pre-existing nerve problems or medical conditions/medications affecting nerve sensation
- At least 16 years old and able to give informed consent
- Able to read and understand English to complete forms and follow-up questions
- Willing to provide contact details for a follow-up phone call one week after surgery
You will not qualify if you...
- Unable to give consent for themselves
- Taking medications or having medical conditions that impair nerve sensation
- Needing wisdom tooth surgery for cysts, fractures, or tumors that may affect nerve function one week after surgery
- Unable to read or speak English
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
King'S College Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust
London, England, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Aberdeen Dental Hospital
Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, AB25 2ZR
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Anand Lalli, BDS PhD
CONTACT
R
Rahmeh Alhyari, BDS MFDS RCSEd
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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