CompletedNot Applicable

Difficulty, Time & M3 Surgery Outcomes

Turkey (Türkiye)150 participantsStarted 2017-01-01

Plain-language summary

This prospective observational cohort study is designed to evaluate early postoperative complications and patient-reported satisfaction following surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars under local anesthesia in adult patients. Standardized surgical and postoperative protocols are applied to all participants. The primary objective is to assess overall patient satisfaction on postoperative day 7 using a structured questionnaire. Secondary objectives are to describe the frequency and characteristics of early postoperative pain, swelling, trismus and other complications in the first postoperative week after surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of one impacted mandibular third molar indicated for surgical extraction * Surgical removal of the impacted mandibular third molar planned under local anesthesia * Good general health (ASA I-II) * Ability to understand the study information and provide written informed consent * Willingness and ability to attend the postoperative day-7 follow-up visit and to complete all study questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases corresponding to ASA III or higher * Acute infection at the surgical site (e.g. acute pericoronitis, abscess) requiring emergency treatment * Previous surgical intervention at the same mandibular third molar region * Pregnancy or lactation * History of radiotherapy or chemotherapy involving the head and neck region * Known bleeding disorders or current use of anticoagulant medication that cannot be safely modified for surgery * Chronic use of systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, or long-term analgesic therapy that may interfere with pain assessment or healing * Known allergy or contraindication to the local anesthetic or routinely used postoperative medications in this study * Significant cognitive or psychiatric disorders, or language barriers that prevent reliable completion of the questionnaires

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

Total score on a 20-item postoperative patient satisfaction questionnaire following surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars

Timeframe: day 7

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07296172

SponsorBahçeşehir University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2017-05-01

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