New injection may cut wisdom tooth pain in half
NCT ID NCT07436546
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether injecting a steroid solution before removing impacted wisdom teeth can reduce pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness afterward. Twenty-five adults with similar wisdom teeth on both sides of their mouth received the steroid injection on one side and a standard numbing shot on the other. Researchers then compared pain scores and swelling over a week.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tumescent solution (dexamethasone, bupivacaine, adrenaline, hyaluronidase, saline)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain and swelling after wisdom tooth removal.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 25 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the exact benefit is still uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pgids Rohtak
Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
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