CompletedNot Applicable

The Use of Submucosal Dexamethasone After Periodontal Surgery

Turkey (Türkiye)25 participantsStarted 2021-08-12

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of submucosal 8 mg (2 mL) dexamethasone on postoperative pain, swelling, chewing efficiency, trismus, healing, and discomfort after periodontal flap surgery

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. pocket depth ≥5mm;
✓. systemically healthy;
✓. without drug allergy;
✓. without any blood disease;
✓. not using medication (anti-platelet, anticoagulant, immunosuppressant medication);
✓. received no any periodontal surgery in the last 6 months;

Exclusion criteria

✕. poor oral hygiene;
✕. smoking;
✕. any systemic disease that would affect the surgical operation;
✕. problem with the kidneys or adrenal glands;
✕. connective tissue disease or immunodeficiency;
✕. breastfeeding period or pregnancy.
✕. high dental anxiety

What they're measuring

VAS

Timeframe: Every hour for the first 8 hours on the first day of the operation, and three times a day on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th days

NRS-101

Timeframe: Every hour for the first 8 hours on the first day of the operation, and three times a day on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th days

Swelling

Timeframe: Patients were evaluated for swelling on the preoperative, the1st, 2nd, and 7th days after the operation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06119893

SponsorYuzuncu Yil University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-29

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