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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 teeth
10019190
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
NameTimeMethod
<p>Postoperative inferior alveolar nerve injury, after lower third molar removal.</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<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>
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