Status:

COMPLETED

The Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Post-extraction Third Molar

Lead Sponsor:

Universita di Verona

Conditions:

Photodynamic Therapy

Third Molar Extraction

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The extraction of lower third molars is one of the most frequent procedures in oral surgery. For this reason, the extraction of these teeth generally requires a surgical approach involving the elevati...

Detailed Description

Patients in need of unilateral mandibular third molar extraction were randomly assigned to test or control group before surgery. In the test, a photoactive substance activated with laser light (20 mW,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy patients (ASA I/II according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification),
  • Requiring at least one mandibular third molar extraction without preoperative significant pain or edema
  • Patients aged between 14-39 years.

Exclusion

  • Patients with systemic diseases interfering with normal healing process
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • Patients with third molar buds
  • Patients with continuity between the roots of the lower third molar
  • The cortical bone of the mandibular nerve canal were excluded from the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 3 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06964178

Start Date

November 3 2023

End Date

May 30 2024

Last Update

May 9 2025

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Alessia Pardo

Verona, Italy, Italy, 37134