Saliva enzyme may reveal hidden healing clues after wisdom tooth removal
NCT ID NCT07600619
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a natural enzyme in saliva, called alpha-amylase, can help doctors see how well the mouth heals after wisdom tooth surgery. Twenty-eight adults had their impacted wisdom teeth removed. Half received a special blood-based clot (PRF) in the socket to help healing, while the other half got standard care. Saliva samples were taken right after surgery and again on days 3 and 7. The goal was to see if the enzyme levels changed differently between the two groups, which could lead to a simple, painless way to track healing in the future.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-35 years. * Patients requiring surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. * Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification class I or II. * Patients who are willing to participate and provide written informed consent. * Patients able to comply with study procedures and follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases that may affect wound healing or inflammatory response (e.g., Diabetes Mellitus, immunodeficiency disorders). * Patients currently using anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids, or antibiotics within the last 7 days before surgery. * Patients with active oral infection or severe periodontal disease at the surgical site. * Patients with a history of smoking or tobacco use. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Patients with salivary gland disorders or conditions affecting salivary secretion. * Patients with known bleeding disorders or currently receiving anticoagulant therapy. * Patients with allergy or contraindication to materials or medications used during the procedure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dental Hospital of Hasanuddin University
Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
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