Comparison of the Effects of Protocols Applied After Surgical Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars

Launched by BATMAN UNIVERSITY · Mar 22, 2025

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The mandibular third molars are the most commonly impacted teeth in the jaws, and their surgical extraction is a frequently performed procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics. Postoperative pain, trismus, and edema, particularly within the first 48 hours after surgery, significantly impair patients' quality of life. In addition to routinely prescribed medications, various postoperative treatment methods have been explored to minimize or control these complications. Some of the methods reported in the literature include corticosteroid administration, low-level laser therapy, hyalu...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class I or II
• • Age range of 18-35 years
• • Individuals of both genders
• • Horizontally impacted teeth with the same angulation according to Winter's classification
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with any pathological condition around the impacted tooth
• • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• • Smokers
• • Individuals with allergic reactions to the adjuvants or prescribed medications used in the study
• • Surgical extraction procedures exceeding 30 minutes

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