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Assessment of Post Operative Swelling Among Patients Following Extraction of Impacted Third Molars
Sponsor: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare Ward's incision and Comma incision regarding postoperative swelling following extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. Secondary outcomes include pain and bleeding assessed 48 hours after surgery. The findings will help identify the incision technique associated with better postoperative outcomes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
116
Start Date
2026-07-05
Completion Date
2026-08-05
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ward's Incision
Patients allocated to Group A will undergo extraction of impacted mandibular third molars using Ward's incision. Depending on the degree of impaction, a sulcular incision will be made from the mesiobuccal aspect of the first or second molar extending distally. A relieving incision will be placed mesially without severing the interdental papilla, followed by a distal releasing incision on the mandibular ramus. A full-thickness mucoperiosteal flap will then be elevated to facilitate tooth extraction.
Comma Incision
Patients allocated to Group B will undergo extraction of impacted mandibular third molars using the Comma incision technique. The incision will begin below the second molar and extend to its distobuccal line angle, then curve smoothly upward to the gingival crest. The incision will continue as a crevicular incision around the distal aspect of the second molar. A distolingually based flap will be elevated to provide adequate exposure for extraction of the impacted third molar.