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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Locations
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CH de Perpignan - Hôpital Saint Jean
Perpignan, 66046, France
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CHRU de Montpellier - Hôpital Gui de Chauliac
Montpellier, 34295, France
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CHRU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, 30029, France
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