Clinical Research Directory

Effects of Low-level Laser Therapy on Soft and Hard Tissue Healing After Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Extraction

Impacted lower third molar extraction is one of the most commonly performed dental procedures in daily practice. However, this is considered a relatively invasive procedure. During the surgery, dental surgeon must reflect a full-thickness flap, remove bone to expose the tooth, section and deliver the tooth. As a result, after surgery, patients often experience many complications, from swelling, pain, jaw tightness, etc. to alveolar bone loss, periodontal problems distal to the second molar, etc. Therefore, clinicians are always looking for additional therapies to minimize complications, helping patients have a more comfortable experience after wisdom tooth surgery. To date, placing grafting materials such as bone or other biological materials (growth factors, platelet-rich plasma, platelet-rich fibrin) into the tooth socket has been shown to be able to preserve the alveolar crest after extraction. However, these materials require preparation time, are costly, and have the risk of infection related to bone grafts. Meanwhile, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is known as a safe, non-invasive therapy that can affect cell metabolism without causing tissue damage. This therapy has been widely applied in many fields of medicine in general and in dentistry in particular. Low-level lasers have been studied to help reduce swelling, pain, and jaw tightness after impacted lower wisdom teeth surgery. In vitro or in vivo studies evaluating the healing effect of low-level lasers have given very positive results. However, there is still a lack of scientific evidence to prove the healing effect of low-level lasers on human tooth extraction sockets. The study we conducted is a scientific study, in the field of Dentistry. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of low-level laser on soft tissue and bone healing after surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars in a group of Vietnamese population.

Effects of Irrigation Solutions at Different Temperatures Used in Mandibular Third Molar Surgery

The present study aims to compare the effects of saline, chlorhexidine, and hydrogen peroxide irrigation solutions at different temperatures on postoperative complications, including pain, swelling, and mouth opening, as well as oral health-related quality of life, in patients undergoing surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. The irrigation solutions will be applied immediately following surgical tooth extraction at temperatures of either 4°C or 25°C. An a prior power analysis based on repeated-measures analysis of variance (Repeated Measures ANOVA, within-between interaction) was performed. An effect size of f = 0.25, a Type I error rate (α = 0.05), and a statistical power of 1 - β = 0.95 were assumed. Based on the power analysis, a minimum of 11 participants per group was determined to be sufficient. Considering potential loss to follow-up and missing data, the sample size was increased by approximately 15%, and it was decided to enroll 13 participants in each group. Accordingly, the planned study will be conducted with a total of 78 participants allocated to six groups, and all participants will be evaluated at four different time points.

Avatar-assisted Pre- and Post-operative Information Following Surgical Removal of a Mandibular Third Molar.

This study assess the efficacy of digital avatar-assisted pre- and post-operative information against nurse-led oral and written information following SRM3 including an analysis of potential risk factors associated with impaired convalescent

The Use of Advanced Platelet-rich Fibrin in Mandibular Third Molar Surgery

The purpose of the study is to quantify the levels of platelets and inflammatory markers in A-PRF from a standard venous whole blood sample, and to evaluate the effect of A-PRF on postoperative discomfort and complications following surgical removal of M3. The study will be prospective and include 60 patients referred to Specialtandlægerne Vestergade for surgical removal of one M3. It is expected that the study will contribute with important information on the impact of A-PRF on postoperative sequelae and complications following surgical removal of mandibular third molars.

Comparative Experimental Study Between Bupivacaine and Ropivacaine Regarding Efficacy in Third Molar Removal Surgery Under General Anesthesia

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of bupivacaine and ropivacaine in third molar removal surgery under general anesthesia in healthy volunteers. The main question aims to determine whether there is any difference in vital signs, hemostasis and postoperative pain between ropivacaine and bupivacaine in patients undergoing third molars extraction under general anesthesia. Researchers will compare bupivacaine and ropivacaine in a split-mouth study to determine if one drug is more effective in third molar extraction surgery under general anesthesia (better hemostasis, less postoperative pain, and fewer changes in vital signs). Participants will undergo a single surgical procedure and complete the Visual Analog Scale to record postoperative pain

Osteogenic Action of a Medical Device Based on Beta-tricalcium Phosphate (BTCP)

The general objective of this split-mouth study is to analyze the osteogenic action of BTCP during the bone regeneration process following the extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.