Status:
COMPLETED
Third Molar Clinical Trials: Pericoronitis Studies
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Conditions:
Pericoronitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to find out if the infection around 3rd molars and the resulting inflammation around the gum also produces a general systemic inflammation.
Detailed Description
Relate signs and symptoms of mild pericoronitis, an oral clinical condition characterized by intense inflammation and pain around a lower 3rd molar, to indicators of oral and systemic inflammation in ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Mild signs/symptoms of pericoronitis affecting at least one lower 3rd molar with adjacent 2nd molar (spontaneous pain with localized swelling, purulence/drainage) with recommended treatment being removal of 3rd molars,
- Age 18 - 35 years,
- ASA I, II health status,
- AAP 1-3 periodontal status,
- Willingness to participate in the study,
- Geographic proximity to UNC.
Exclusion
- Major signs/symptoms of pericoronitis (Temperature \>101 , dysphagia, limited mouth opening \<20mm incisor, facial swelling/cellulitis, severe uncontrolled discomfort),
- ASA III, IV health status,
- Medical contraindication to full mouth periodontal probing,
- AAP 4 periodontal status,
- Antibiotic treatment within the past 2 months,
- Current tobacco use,
- BMI \> 29,
- Pregnancy,
- Non English speaking.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
115 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01882270
Start Date
January 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
February 7 2014
Active Locations (1)
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UNC School of Dentistry
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599-7450