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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
NameTimeMethod
Reduction in pain,swelling and trismus.On 1st 3rd and 7th day.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessing comfort of patient.1st 3rd and 7th day.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Coorg institute of dental sciences

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Kodagu, KARNATAKA, India

Coorg institute of dental sciences
🇮🇳Kodagu, KARNATAKA, India
DrThajunnisa M K
Principal investigator
9972961433
drtajabooty12@gmail.com

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