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Comparison of Electrocautery and Scalpel Blade Incisions of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare electrocautery and scalpel blade incisions during surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. The study will evaluate postoperative pain, intraoperative blood loss, and wound healing in patients undergoing third molar surgery. A total of 78 participants will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive either a scalpel blade incision or an electrocautery incision under standardized surgical conditions.
Official title: Comparison of Electrocautery and Scalpel Blade Incisions on Postoperative Pain, Intraoperative Blood Loss, and Wound Healing Following Surgical Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-07-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
scalpel blade incision
A sterile No. 15 stainless-steel scalpel blade will be used to make the mucoperiosteal flap incision during surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar.
electrocautery incision
A fine electrocautery electrode in cutting mode at a standardized effective power setting will be used to make the mucoperiosteal flap incision during surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar.
Locations (1)
Islamic International Dental Hospital
Islamabad, Pakistan