Influence of a pedicle flap design on post-operative sequelae after lower wisdom tooth removal

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Post-operative complications after lower third molar removal; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000500055
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-06-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria for this study included: bilateral symmetrically impacted partially erupted mandibular third molars, with no associated pathology, no medical conditions or medications that may alter wound healing potential, must be American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification I or II, and aged between sixteen and forty years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients were excluded from the study if there was a history of abuse of midazolam, allergy to any medications used during or after the procedure for patient management, were on long term steroid or bisphosphonate medication, pregnancy, previous or present radiotherapy to the third molar tooth region of the lower jaw, or had a bone disorder such as Paget’s disease or fibrous dysplasia that could interfere with bone healing.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified