To stitch or not to stitch? study tests pain after wisdom tooth extraction

NCT ID NCT02583997

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looked at whether leaving the gum open after removing all four wisdom teeth causes more pain than closing it with stitches. One hundred people having the surgery under general anesthesia took part. Researchers measured pain two days after surgery to see which approach was better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH de Perpignan - Hôpital Saint Jean

    Perpignan, 66046, France

  • CHRU de Montpellier - Hôpital Gui de Chauliac

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau

    Nîmes, 30029, France

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