Wisdom tooth pain relief: which steroid works best?
NCT ID NCT07628166
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two common steroids, dexamethasone and methylprednisolone, to see which better reduces pain and facial swelling after impacted wisdom tooth surgery. Sixty healthy adults aged 18-35 had their tooth removed and received either a steroid injection or no injection. The researchers measured swelling with a smartphone 3D scanner and pain using a standard scale. The goal is to find the best option for a smoother recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone and methylprednisolone (steroid injections)
- What this could lead to
- If one steroid works better, it could lead to a standard recommendation for reducing pain and swelling after wisdom tooth surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and the effect may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inonu University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Malatya, Malatya, 44050, Turkey (Türkiye)
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