Combination Therapy Effect of Laser on Wound Healing and Bone Regeneration of Dental Sockets

Launched by SHARIF MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER · Aug 13, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether laser therapy can help improve healing and bone growth after a tooth is extracted. Researchers want to find out if using a laser right after the extraction can make a difference compared to a sham (fake) laser treatment. Participants will receive either the real laser treatment or the sham treatment immediately after their tooth is removed and will track their pain levels for two weeks. They will also have follow-up visits at 10 days and again at 4 months to see how well they are healing.

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 21 years old and have a tooth extraction planned for the lower jaw, with a willingness to undergo dental implant surgery afterward. It's important that you do not have an active infection in the area where the tooth will be removed and can attend appointments at the study location. However, this study is not for pregnant or breastfeeding women, smokers, or individuals with certain health conditions like diabetes or recent infections. If you're eligible and choose to participate, you'll be contributing to important research that could improve dental care for many people in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • At least 21 years old, regardless of gender
• • Non-traumatic tooth extraction of the lower jaw is indicated
• • Willing for dental implant surgery
• • Dental appointments are available at the study place
• • Absence of active infection at the extraction site
• • Signed informed permission is provided.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant, lactating, and menopausal women
• • Smokers
• • Those having head and neck radiotherapy
• • Those with any sort of acute infection (e.g., periodontal abscess), immune deficiency, or metabolic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis
• • Patients will also be eliminated if they have a complication during surgery, such as bleeding or operational difficulties, or if the procedure takes longer than 90 minutes.