Wisdom tooth study reveals key factors for a smoother recovery
NCT ID NCT07296172
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study followed 150 adults who had a wisdom tooth removed to see how the surgery's difficulty and length affected their recovery and satisfaction. Researchers measured pain, swelling, and how well patients could open their mouths during the first week. The goal was to understand what leads to better outcomes after this common dental procedure.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2017
- Finished
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Jun 2017
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients referred to the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Hacettepe University for surgical removal of an impacted mandibular third molar under local anesthesia. Eligible participants are generally healthy (ASA I-II), present with a single impacted mandibular third molar indicated for extraction, and are able to attend the postoperative day-7 follow-up visit and complete all study questionnaires.
- Ages
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15 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of one impacted mandibular third molar indicated for surgical extraction * Surgical removal of the impacted mandibular third molar planned under local anesthesia * Good general health (ASA I-II) * Ability to understand the study information and provide written informed consent * Willingness and ability to attend the postoperative day-7 follow-up visit and to complete all study questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases corresponding to ASA III or higher * Acute infection at the surgical site (e.g. acute pericoronitis, abscess) requiring emergency treatment * Previous surgical intervention at the same mandibular third molar region * Pregnancy or lactation * History of radiotherapy or chemotherapy involving the head and neck region * Known bleeding disorders or current use of anticoagulant medication that cannot be safely modified for surgery * Chronic use of systemic corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, or long-term analgesic therapy that may interfere with pain assessment or healing * Known allergy or contraindication to the local anesthetic or routinely used postoperative medications in this study * Significant cognitive or psychiatric disorders, or language barriers that prevent reliable completion of the questionnaires
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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