The efficacy of Cone beam CT compared to panoramic radiography for removal of impacted mandibular third molars: a randomized controlled trial*
Completed
- Conditions
- Impaction of third molars. Retention of wisdom teeth10019190
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON37789
- Lead Sponsor
- niversitair Medisch Centrum Sint Radboud
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 167
Inclusion Criteria
Adults having a close relationship between the mandibular canal and one or both lower third molars, as diagnosed from digital panoramic radiographs.
Exclusion Criteria
Pregnancy, radiological evidence of cyst and tumors, indication for removal under general anesthesia, preoperative neurosensory alterations and the existence of an external CBCT
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational non invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Postoperative inferior alveolar nerve injury, after lower third molar removal.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Oral Health related Quality of Life measures and cost issues of treatment. Oral<br /><br>health related quality of life includes postoperative complications (e.g<br /><br>infection) and health related aspects (OHIP, days of work) </p><br>