Hot knife or cold steel? a trial pits electrocautery against the scalpel for smarter wisdom tooth surgery.
NCT ID NCT07723326
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two ways to make the initial cut during impacted wisdom tooth removal: a traditional scalpel blade versus an electrocautery device that uses heat to cut and seal blood vessels. Researchers will measure postoperative pain, blood loss during surgery, and how well the wound heals in 78 patients. The goal is to see if one technique leads to 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
- electrocautery incision or scalpel blade incision
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could reduce pain and bleeding during wisdom tooth removal.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply to all patients. Both methods carry risks like infection or delayed healing.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Islamic International Dental Hospital
Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan
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