Wisdom tooth recovery: could these enzyme pills beat standard care?

NCT ID NCT07304882

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Science and Technology, Yemen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding serratiopeptidase or escin to standard painkillers and antibiotics helps people recover better after having a lower wisdom tooth removed. Twenty-four healthy adults were randomly assigned to one of three groups. Researchers measured facial swelling, jaw stiffness, and pain levels over time to see which combination worked best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: serratiopeptidase and escin (as add-ons to standard antibiotics and painkillers)
What this could lead to: If one of these works better, it could give dentists a new option to help patients recover faster after wisdom tooth surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (24 people) and only looks at short-term recovery after one type of surgery. Results may not apply to other procedures or larger groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain Trismus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR EXTRACTION POST-OPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Science and Technology

Sanaa, Sana'a, Yemen

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