Electric cautery vs scalpel for wisdom tooth removal
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of making the cut (incision) when removing an impacted lower wisdom tooth: using an electric cautery tool versus a traditional scalpel blade. It aims to see which method leads to less pain, swelling, and faster healing after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 15 to 65 years old, male or female.
- You need to have an impacted lower wisdom tooth (a tooth that is trapped in the jaw) surgically removed.
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA I or ASA II) and do not have severe uncontrolled health conditions.
- You are willing to give written consent (or have a parent/guardian sign if you are under 18) and attend follow-up visits.
- You do not have bleeding problems, are not on blood thinners that can't be paused, and have no pacemaker or implanted heart device.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you must not have an active infection near the tooth or need both lower wisdom teeth removed in the same visit.
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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