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Gel after tooth pull may stop painful dry socket

NCT ID NCT07139340

Disease control Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether placing a hyaluronic acid gel into the empty socket after lower wisdom tooth removal can prevent dry socket—a painful condition where the blood clot fails to form or is lost. The study includes 64 healthy adults who need a lower wisdom tooth extracted. Researchers will compare dry socket rates and pain levels between those who receive the gel and those who do not.

What this could mean

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Active substance
hyaluronic acid gel
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple gel could become a routine step after wisdom tooth removal to prevent dry socket and reduce pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 64 participants. The gel may not lower dry socket rates, and results may not apply to smokers or people with poor oral hygiene.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 33 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy patients (ASA=1) * Patients need extraction of mandibular third molar * Patients can attend recalls Exclusion Criteria: * Smoking patients * Patients taking oral contraceptive pills * Bad oral hygiene

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Conditions

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alveolar periostitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alveolar osteitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Delta university for science and technology

    Gamasa, Dakahlia Governorate, 7731168, Egypt

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