New ultrasonic tool may ease pain after wisdom tooth removal
NCT ID NCT07185620
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested two methods for removing impacted lower wisdom teeth: a piezoelectric device that uses ultrasonic vibrations, and a conventional rotary drill. Fifty adults were randomly assigned to one method, and researchers measured pain, swelling, mouth opening, and quality of life for a week after surgery. The goal was to see which technique leads to a smoother recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Piezoelectric device vs conventional rotary drill
- What this could lead to
- If the piezoelectric method proves better, it could become a preferred technique for reducing pain and swelling after wisdom tooth surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between methods might be small or not clinically meaningful.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- 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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria were being over 18 years of age, * having an indication for impacted third molar extraction in the mandible, * absence of acute pericoronitis or any other active infection, * willingness to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with systemic conditions such as * diabetes mellitus, * immunodeficiency, * bleeding disorders, * dyspepsia or * those classified as heavy smokers (over 10 cigarettes daily)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Faculty of Dentistry
Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)
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