Light therapy for wisdom tooth removal recovery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a special light therapy (called LED) to help reduce pain and swelling after wisdom tooth removal. It is done at Huashan Hospital and aims to see if this light can help you heal faster and feel better after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be of Asian descent and between 20 and 55 years old. This study is only for people of Asian background.
- You must have a lower wisdom tooth that is coming in the wrong way and needs to be removed because of decay, gum disease, or to straighten your bite.
- You should be in good general health. You cannot have conditions like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, bleeding problems, or a history of infection or cyst at the tooth site.
- If you are a woman, you must not be pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You cannot have used painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen), or antibiotics within 2 weeks before the surgery. You also cannot need strong pain medicine after the surgery (only acetaminophen/paracetamol is allowed).
- You must not have habits like heavy smoking or drinking, and you must not be enrolled in another clinical trial at the same time.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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