CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of 3D Intraoral Scanning on Postsurgical Evaluation of Mandibular Third Molar Surgery

Italy56 participantsStarted 2020-09-15

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of piezoelectric surgery and traditional rotating device in reducing perioperative sequelae after impacted mandibular third molar surgery in 56 subjects. Ni All subjects were randomly allocated to receive one treatment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * aged between 18 and 32 years; * good general health; * the presence of one impacted third molar in the mandible with a class II position, type B impaction; * absence of pericoronitis or signs of inflammation during the last 30 days. Panoramic radiographs were used to determine tooth position. Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of any systemic disease; * consumption of oral contraceptives or other medications; * consumption of any immunosuppressive or anti-inflammatory drugs during the 3 months prior to the study; * status of pregnancy or lactation; * previous history of excessive drinking; * allergy to local anesthetic; * smoking habit.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual analogue Scale (VAS), values 1-10

Timeframe: 1- and 3-months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05684601

SponsorUniversity of Catania

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-20

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.