Can a simple phone call speed up tooth extraction recovery?

NCT ID NCT07751822

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether extra follow-up—via phone calls, digital messages, or both—helps people recover better after a tooth extraction. Adults having a tooth pulled will get standard instructions, and some will also receive structured phone or digital check-ins during the first week. Researchers will measure how well patients follow post-op advice, pain levels, complications like dry socket, and quality of life to see which communication method works best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Telephonic and digital postoperative follow-up communication strategies (structured phone calls, digital messaging, or both)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could identify the best way to support patients after tooth extraction, reducing complications like dry socket and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to all dental settings. The interventions only reinforce standard care, so the added benefit may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alveolar periostitis Pain, Postoperative Patient Compliance

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Dentistry and Dental University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City

    Riyadh, Riyadh Region, 11545, Saudi Arabia

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