Steroid injection to reduce pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether injecting a steroid (dexamethasone) into the gum before removing a lower wisdom tooth reduces pain, swelling, and discomfort after surgery. It may help you recover more comfortably after your procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You are scheduled to have a lower wisdom tooth (third molar) surgically removed.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
- You are generally healthy with no major medical conditions.
- You have not taken antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen) in the past 7 days.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no known allergy to dexamethasone.
Quick eligibility check
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