It is a study to observe X ray film that shows that the lower wisdom tooth is close to the underlying nerve is enough to suggest a CBCT Scan

Not Applicable

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Impacted teeth,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2019/09/021300
• Lead Sponsor: Vishnu Dental College

Brief Summary

The study is a Descriptive Study to observe the accuracy of Intra Oral Periapical Radiographic [IOPAR] signs correlating with Cone Beam Computed Tomography[CBCT] in order to establish indication criteria for CBCT regarding the relation of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar to the Mandibular Canal. This study will be conducted at Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram. The primary outcome will be to determine the accuracy of IOPAR according to Roods and Shehab Criteria

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2019-05-09
• Study Start: 2019-09-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients of the age group 18 years and above 2.
• Patients with Impacted Mandibular third molar 3.
• IOPA with any one of the signs of Rood’s and Shehab Criteria.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients not willing for CBCT 2.
• IOPA not showing Rood’s criteria 3.
• Patients below 18 years of age 4.
• Cyst and tumor associated third molar.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Accuracy of signs in relation to Mandibular Third Molar with the Inferior	1. Accuracy of signs in relation to Mandibular Third Molar with the Inferior | Alveolar Canal - Day 0 | 2. The proximity of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar to the Lingual Cortical | Plate - Day 0
Alveolar Canal	1. Accuracy of signs in relation to Mandibular Third Molar with the Inferior | Alveolar Canal - Day 0 | 2. The proximity of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar to the Lingual Cortical | Plate - Day 0
2. The proximity of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar to the Lingual Cortical	1. Accuracy of signs in relation to Mandibular Third Molar with the Inferior | Alveolar Canal - Day 0 | 2. The proximity of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar to the Lingual Cortical | Plate - Day 0
Plate	1. Accuracy of signs in relation to Mandibular Third Molar with the Inferior | Alveolar Canal - Day 0 | 2. The proximity of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar to the Lingual Cortical | Plate - Day 0

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Shape and Position of the Mandibular canal with respect to the	apices of the impacted third molar roots

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vishnu Dental College; 🇮🇳 Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

Vishnu Dental College

🇮🇳Godavari, ANDHRA PRADESH, India

Dr Srujana Daniella Remulla

Principal investigator

7702987931

srujanadaniella@gmail.com