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Do antibiotics around wisdom tooth surgery actually speed healing?

NCT ID NCT07817940

Symptom relief Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers compare three antibiotic approaches in healthy adults having impacted lower wisdom teeth removed: a single dose before surgery, a week of antibiotics after surgery, or no antibiotics. Each participant has similar wisdom teeth on both sides and undergoes two separate surgeries, so each person serves as their own comparison. The trial measures pain, facial swelling, mouth opening, and blood markers of inflammation to see whether antibiotics affect recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
amoxicillin-clavulanate, an antibiotic
What this could lead to
If antibiotics help, this could point toward clearer guidelines for when to use them around wisdom tooth surgery.
What could go wrong
Antibiotics may make little difference to pain, swelling, or inflammation after surgery. They also carry risks of side effects and antibiotic resistance, and this small trial may not detect small benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older Systemically healthy status Presence of bilateral, symmetrical, asymptomatic impacted mandibular third molars classified as Pell and Gregory Class II, Position B No antibiotic use within the 4 weeks preceding surgery Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled systemic disease Pregnancy or lactation Active pericoronal infection History of allergy to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, or articaine hydrochloride Presence of local pathology at the surgical site Previous radiotherapy to the head and neck region Syndromic conditions Any postoperative complication following the first surgery that prevented completion of the second surgical procedure according to the study protocol

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Impacted lower third molar

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Dentistry

    Bolu, Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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