Comparing the efficacy of intravenous and submucosal routes of Dexamethasone administration in reducing post-operative complications after lower third molar surgery.
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Impacted teeth,
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/07/034900
- Lead Sponsor
- DrThajunnisa M K
- Brief Summary
This study aims to compare intravenous and submucosal routes of administration of Dexamethasone immediate postoperatively after lower third molar surgery.
The objective of the study is to identify the simplest and the most effective route to minimize post operative discomfort.
To ensure early return to normalcy.
To measure patients perceptions of changes in their quality of life after mandibular third molar extraction.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients of age18years or higher with an impacted third molar irrespective of sex are included in this study.
- No history of pericoronitis and previous infection in the impacted teeth site.
- Patients with an adequate mouth opening and good oral hygiene.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients with existing active infection.
- Patients with systemic disorders.
- Patients on long term steroids.
- Pregnant and lactating women.
- Patients under radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
- Allergy to drug used in the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduction in pain,swelling and trismus. On 1st 3rd and 7th day.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Assessing comfort of patient. 1st 3rd and 7th day.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Coorg institute of dental sciences
🇮🇳Kodagu, KARNATAKA, India
Coorg institute of dental sciences🇮🇳Kodagu, KARNATAKA, IndiaDrThajunnisa M KPrincipal investigator9972961433drtajabooty12@gmail.com