Steroid injection vs. pill for wisdom tooth recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments—a steroid placed under the gum and a pill—to reduce pain, swelling, and other problems after removing a lower wisdom tooth. It is for generally healthy patients who need that surgery and haven't taken anti-inflammatory drugs recently.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy adult with no serious medical conditions (classified as ASA I).
- You have not taken anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen or steroids) recently or long term.
- You are not allergic to dexamethasone or trypsin-chymotrypsin.
- You need surgical removal of a lower impacted wisdom tooth.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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