One shot before surgery could ease wisdom tooth recovery

NCT ID NCT07450638

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Al Salam University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

What this could mean

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

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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative Trismus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FACIAL SWELLING IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR POSTOPERATIVE PAIN TRISMUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Al Salam University

Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt

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