Effects of saline temperature on pain after wisdom tooth removal

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the impact of saline irrigation at different temperatures on postoperative pain following the surgical extraction of third molars. A total of 48 healthy patients with bilaterally asymptomatic mandibular third molars were randomly assigned to receive either warm or cold saline during their procedure. Pain levels, swelling, and trismus were assessed at multiple time points post-surgery, and the amount of analgesics consumed was recorded. The study employs various statistical analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of the saline temperature on pain management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:1. Patients who met the requirements of the study, such as attending follow-up sessions and signing the informed consent. 2. Patients with bilateral mandibular asymptomatic vertical third molar teeth with impaction of Class I, level C.22 3. Patients who did not have any significant medical diseases or drug use, were not pregnant, had no allergy, and did not smoke.

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Exclusion Criteria:

1 Patients with complicating systemic disease ( American Society of Anesthesiologists : 3- 6). 2. Patients who have second molars with severe periodontal defect or deep periodontal pocket (probing depth \>4 mm). 3. Patients with poor oral hygiene. 4. Patients with a history of using analgesics 12 hours ago or antibiotics 1 month before. 5. The presence of cysts or tumors around the impacted third molar.

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Where it's running

• Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry
  Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: hafsa razzaq razzaq, BDS — Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry , Rawalpindi
• Study coordinator: hafsa razzaq Razzaq, BDS
• Email: hafsarazzaq799@gmail.com
• Phone: 923074614908

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.