The present study aimed to investigate the effects of cryotherapy on postoperative parameters (pain intensity, edema, trismus, and the quality of life) after lower third molar extraction. Patients underwent bilateral extraction of mandibular third molars in a single surgical procedure. Cryotherapy was applied to one side using facial ice packs, while no cryotherapy was performed on the contralateral side. Surgical procedures, postoperative instructions, and prescribed medications were identical for both sides. Consequently, the side treated with ice packs exhibited lower pain intensity, shorter pain duration, and reduced use of rescue medication.
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Effects of cryotherapy on postoperative pain intensity after lower third molar extraction - using a visual analog scale.
Timeframe: 7 days
Evaluate the effects of cryotherapy on postoperative edema after lower third molar extraction - using the mean of three linear facial measurements
Timeframe: 7 days
Evaluate the effects of cryotherapy on postoperative trismus after lower third molar extraction - measuring maximum mouth opening
Timeframe: 7 days
Evaluate the effects of cryotherapy on postoperative quality of life after lower third molar extraction - using a questionnaire adapted from the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14)
Timeframe: 7 days