One shot before surgery could ease wisdom tooth recovery
NCT ID NCT07450638
First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tests whether a single injection of dexamethasone, a long-acting steroid, given 30 minutes before wisdom tooth removal can lessen post-surgery pain, facial swelling, and trouble opening the mouth. Sixty adults aged 18 to 35 are randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple step improves recovery and reduces the need for painkillers.
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Locations
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Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Al Salam University
Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Dexamethasone injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give dentists a simple way to ease recovery after wisdom tooth removal.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and steroids have risks like allergic reactions or infection.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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