TRISMUS

This study tested whether a natural enzyme-containing mouthwash (ORAL7) helps wounds heal better and reduces pain after impacted wisdom tooth removal, compared to a standard antiseptic mouthwash. 58 adults used either the enzyme mouthwash or chlorhexidine mouthwash for one week a…

This trial tests whether placing a clot made from a patient's own blood (platelet-rich fibrin, or PRF) into the socket after wisdom tooth removal can reduce pain, jaw stiffness, and facial swelling. About 134 adults with impacted lower wisdom teeth will receive either PRF or a st…

This study tested if a single session of light therapy, applied to the cheek right after removing an impacted wisdom tooth, could reduce pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness. 70 healthy adults took part. The light therapy helped lower pain in the first few days but did not reduce sw…

This study tested whether a substance made from a patient's own blood, called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), could reduce pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness after impacted wisdom tooth surgery. Thirty smokers and nonsmokers each had one tooth socket treated with PRF and the other lef…

This study tested whether a pill called serratiopeptidase can reduce swelling and improve mouth opening after surgical removal of a lower wisdom tooth. 110 healthy adults aged 18 to 40 took part. The results compare the enzyme pill to no extra treatment.

This study tested whether using an ultrasonic surgical device (piezosurgery) instead of standard rotary tools reduces pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness after removing impacted wisdom teeth. Twenty-two healthy adults each had one tooth removed with the ultrasonic device and the ot…

This study tested a French version of a questionnaire that measures trismus, or jaw stiffness. Researchers enrolled 310 patients who were being treated for trismus. The goal was to see if the translated questionnaire works well for French-speaking patients.