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Effectiveness of Dexamethasone Injection for Reducing Pain After Third Molar Surgery
Sponsor: 28 Military Dental Centre Lahore
Summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dexamethasone injection in reducing postoperative pain after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. Patients are divided into two groups: one receiving standard local anesthesia, and the other receiving an additional dexamethasone injection postoperatively. Pain levels are assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery. The study is conducted at 28 Military Dental Centre, Lahore.
Official title: Effectiveness of Dexamethasone Injection on Postoperative Pain After Impacted Third Molar Surgery Assessed Using Visual Analog Scale
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-05-30
Last Updated
2026-04-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone 8 mg (1 ml) was administered via buccal vestibular injection immediately after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.
Locations (1)
28 Military Dental Centre
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan