Status:

RECRUITING

The Effect of Different Flap Closure Techniques on Postoperative Morbidity in Impacted Third Molar Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Recep Tayyip Erdogan University

Conditions:

Impacted Mandibular Third Molar

Postoperative Morbidity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

1\. ABSTRACT This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing the clinical efficacy and safety of four different flap closure techniques in reducing postoperative morbidity (pain, swelling, trism...

Detailed Description

2\. INTRODUCTION Impacted mandibular third molar extraction is a commonly performed surgical procedure. Postoperative morbidity following this procedure can negatively affect patient satisfaction and ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients aged 18-40 years.
  • Patients with no systemic diseases (ASA I).
  • Patients with impacted mandibular third molars indicated for extraction, with bone and/or mucosal retention, in similar positions (Pell \& Gregory Class 2, Position B; Winter classification vertical or mesioangular).

Exclusion

  • Patients classified as ASA II, III, or IV.
  • Known allergy to anesthetic solutions.
  • Allergy to acrylate.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Individuals with tobacco use ≥10 cigarettes/day.
  • Alcohol users.
  • Patients using antiplatelet agents.
  • Patients using anticoagulants.
  • Patients with coagulation disorders.
  • Patients with immunosuppressive diseases or receiving immunosuppressive therapy.
  • Patients with acute pain or local infection at the surgical site.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 15 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 15 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

138 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07198282

Start Date

August 15 2025

End Date

December 15 2025

Last Update

October 7 2025

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Rize, Rize Province, Turkey (Türkiye)