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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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College of Dentistry and Dental University Hospital, King Saud University Medical City
Riyadh, Riyadh Region, 11545, Saudi Arabia
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