Sleep aid melatonin may cut painkiller needs after wisdom tooth removal
NCT ID NCT04791943
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking melatonin for three nights before wisdom tooth surgery could lower pain and the need for pain medication afterward. Sixty adults aged 18-35 took either melatonin or a placebo before their surgery. Researchers measured how many pain pills they used and checked inflammatory markers in their blood.
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Montefiore Medical Center Department of Dentistry
The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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