Pain and swelling after third molar surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical methods for removing partially impacted wisdom teeth to see which causes less pain and swelling afterwards.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have a partially impacted wisdom tooth in the lower jaw that is tilted toward the front.
- You have had at least two episodes of infection around that tooth (pericoronitis).
- You have swelling on the side of your face where the tooth is.
- You do not have serious gum disease or bone loss in the area when seen on an X-ray.
- You do not have HIV, hepatitis B, diabetes, a bleeding disorder, or a weakened immune system.
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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