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NCT07522918
Single-Session Extraoral PBM After Third Molar Extraction
Conditions: Impacted Mandibular Third Molar, Edema, Trismus, Postoperative Pain
Sex: All
Ages: 17 Years – 25 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 70
Sponsor: Konya Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi
Location: Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry Konya Meram
Summary
Postoperative pain, edema, and trismus are frequent complications following impacted mandibular third molar surgery. This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a single-session extraoral dual-wavelength photobiomodulation (PBM) (650+904 nm) applied immediately after extraction. The study aimed to assess the impact of this therapy on postoperative pain, edema, trismus, and quality of life (QoL) on days 2 and 7.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Indication for extraction of an impacted mandibular third molar in the mesioangular position.
* Asymptomatic tooth in Pell-Gregory Class IB position.
* Absence of systemic disease (ASA I status).
* Healthy status of the impacted tooth and surrounding tissues.
* Adequate oral hygiene.
* Absence of malignant or premalignant oral lesions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or lactation.
* Regular use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics within the preceding week.
* Presence of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
* Active smoking.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07522918). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
