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The Effect of Dexamethasone Submucosal Injection After Surgical Extraction of Lower Impacted Third Molars on Trismus and Edema
Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University
Summary
This clinical trial aims to investigate whether dexamethasone decreases edema and trismus in adults undergoing lower third molar surgical extraction. The main question it aims to answer is: Does dexamethasone submucosal injection have a positive impact on trismus and edema after third molar surgery compared to conventional postoperative prescription? Participants will: * Be administered with dexamethasone submucosal injection or a placebo after the surgery. * Visit the clinic three times the week after the extraction for follow-up.
Official title: The Effect of Dexamethasone Submucosal Injection After Third Molar Surgery on Trismus and Edema
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2024-02-01
Completion Date
2025-06-30
Last Updated
2025-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection
Patients will receive 4 milligrams of dexamethasone submucosal injection next to the extraction site.
Normal Saline (Placebo)
Patients will receive 4 milligrams of normal saline solution next to the extraction site.
Locations (1)
King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry
Jeddah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia