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Preventive Effect of Photobiomodulation in the Postoperative Period of Extractions of Retained Lower Third Molars
Led by University of Nove de Julho · Updated on 2024-07-08
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
34 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Third molar extraction is one of the most performed surgical procedures in Dentistry. A comfortable postoperative period and rapid return to daily activities increase the need to control the inflammatory response and its signs and symptoms such as pain, edema, and lockjaw. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the prophylactic use of Photobiomodulation in the reduction of edema in the postoperative period of extractions of retained lower third molars.The primary study variable will be postoperative edema measured in millimeters, 48 hours after surgery, and the secondary variables will be: pain, lockjaw, local temperature (measured with a thermographic camera), dysphagia, and the need to ingest nonsteroidal analgesics (Acetaminophen)These variables will be evaluated at the beginning of the study (baseline), at 2 and 7 days post-surgery. All adverse effects will be recorded. The data obtained will be represented by their means ± SD and the p value will be set at 0.05.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Preventive Effect of Photobiomodulation in the Postoperative Period of Extractions of Retained Lower Third Molars
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with retained lower third molars classified as class II or III and/or B or C by Pell and Gregory, in vertical or mesio-angular position
- Indication for extraction due to infections, poor position, orthodontic reasons, or professional recommendation
- Healthy individuals classified as ASA I with no significant medical history
- Male or female participants
- Age between 18 and 50 years
- Good oral hygiene
- Willingness to participate and sign informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Local conditions that prevent surgery or complicate recovery, such as recent pericoronitis or jaw joint ankylosis
- Smoking
- Missing upper and lower central incisors
- History of photosensitivity
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Current use of anti-inflammatory or pain medications
- Allergies to medications used in the study (amoxicillin, ketorolac, acetaminophen, dexamethasone, chlorhexidine, local anesthetics, sodium bisulfite)
- Surgical complications during the procedure
- Surgery lasting more than 90 minutes
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 01525-000
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Research Team
K
Kristianne PS Fernandes
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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