Tooth extraction

This study tests whether a simple program—including an education session for oral surgeons, patient instruction sheets, and blister packs of acetaminophen and ibuprofen—can reduce opioid prescriptions to adolescents and young adults after tooth extraction. About 38,000 patients a…

This trial tests whether placing tetracycline directly into the tooth socket after removing a lower molar can reduce post-operative pain. About 74 adults needing a molar extraction will be randomly assigned to receive either the antibiotic or no extra treatment. Pain levels will …

This study looks at two simple ways to help children feel less anxious and in less pain when getting a tooth pulled. One method uses a fun video to distract them, and the other uses gentle pressure on a specific point on the hand. The study will include 69 healthy children aged 5…

This study looks at different materials used to preserve the jawbone after a tooth is removed. Forty adults will receive either a dentin graft, dentin plus hyaluronic acid, an allograft, or no graft at all. After 4 months, a small bone sample is taken during implant placement to …

This study reviews dental records from 2005 to 2018 at Tufts University to see if the reasons for pulling first molars have changed. Researchers will measure bone loss around extracted teeth and other factors like gum disease and tooth decay. The goal is to understand if dentists…