Low-level laser to help soft tissue and bone heal after impacted lower wisdom tooth removal
Effects of Low-level Laser Therapy on Soft and Hard Tissue Healing After Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Extraction
This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy helps soft tissues and bone heal faster and with less pain after removal of impacted lower wisdom teeth in healthy adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 22 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Trial ID | NCT07190950 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study enrolls adults undergoing extraction of impacted mandibular third molars at a single academic center. After standard surgical extraction involving flap reflection and bone removal, participants will receive low-level laser therapy applied to the socket and surrounding soft tissues according to the study protocol. Investigators will track post-operative outcomes such as pain, swelling, soft-tissue healing, periodontal status distal to the second molar, and alveolar bone preservation over follow-up visits. The work is conducted at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Healthy adults (age 18+) who need extraction of impacted lower (mandibular) wisdom teeth—ideally with both sides affected—are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People with systemic conditions that impair healing, those who only need a single extraction, or patients unable to attend the Ho Chi Minh City site are less likely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, the therapy could reduce post-extraction pain and swelling and help preserve alveolar bone, leading to faster, more comfortable recoveries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous small trials and clinical reports of low-level laser therapy after tooth extraction have shown some reductions in pain and swelling and occasional bone-healing benefits, but results across studies are inconsistent.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy patients (at least 18 years of age) have both jaws lower impacted third molars indicated to be extracted. Both teeth are the same of Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where this trial is running
Ho Chi Minh City
- University of medicine and pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hiep Hoang Ngoc Nguyen, Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Email: nhnhiep.nt22@ump.edu.vn
- Phone: (+84) 848080298
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.