New wisdom tooth surgery technique aims to prevent gum problems

NCT ID NCT05722509

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a surgical technique called 'distal flap reduction' to reduce deep gum pockets that can form after wisdom tooth extraction. 72 adults with gum pockets behind their second molars were treated either with the new technique or standard extraction. The goal was to see if the new method leads to shallower pockets and less pain after healing.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Distal flap reduction procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, this technique could reduce the need for a second surgery to treat gum pockets after wisdom tooth extraction.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 72 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the technique requires enough healthy gum tissue to be performed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Periodontal Pocket

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MOLAR, THIRD PERIODONTAL POCKET

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinica Universitaria Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Alcorcón, Madrid, 28922, Spain

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