Does the shape of a gum flap change blood flow after wisdom tooth surgery?
NCT ID NCT07758192
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether the shape of the gum flap lifted during wisdom tooth removal affects blood flow to the nearby tooth and gum tissue. Participants are healthy adults aged 18 to 40 with one impacted lower wisdom tooth. They are assigned to one of two flap designs: a simple sulcular flap or a three-cornered flap with an extra cut. Using a laser probe, blood flow is measured before surgery and again on days 3 and 7 after, along with swelling and mouth opening, to see if one approach better preserves circulation for healing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Two surgical flap outlines: sulcular flap and three-cornered flap for wisdom tooth removal
- What this could lead to
- If one flap shape preserves blood flow better, it could guide surgeons to choose an approach that may improve healing and reduce complications after wisdom tooth surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to everyone. Also, measuring blood flow with a laser probe is indirect, and differences may not translate into noticeable clinical benefits.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziantep University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)
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