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Does the shape of a gum flap change blood flow after wisdom tooth surgery?

NCT ID NCT07758192

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Betül Taş Özyurtseven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

56 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2020

Finished

Nov 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Free of systemic illness and taking no regular medication * Aged 18 to 40 years * One fully bone-impacted mandibular wisdom tooth for which surgical removal is indicated * Ramus relationship of class II or III and depth position A, B or C on the Pell and Gregory scheme * Angulation falling into one of four categories on Winter's scheme: vertical, mesioangular, horizontal or distoangular * Neighbouring second molar intact, i.e. without extensive caries, endodontic treatment, a large filling or a crown * Willing and able to give written consent and to attend both follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Any systemic disorder, or use of medication on a continuing basis * Tobacco use * Previous irradiation or chemotherapy involving the head and neck * Infection within the mouth at the time of surgery, including acute pericoronitis * Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy * Menstruation at the time of a scheduled measurement * Need for more than two anaesthetic cartridges to achieve profound anaesthesia

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

impacted teeth, multiple Tooth, Impacted

As listed by the trial registrant

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Molar, third Oral surgical procedures Regional blood flow Surgical flaps Tooth, impacted

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziantep University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)

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