Preventing dry socket after wisdom tooth removal
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares three treatments—two antibiotics and a mouth rinse—to see which works best at preventing dry socket, a common painful condition after wisdom tooth removal.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You need to have a lower wisdom tooth removed that is impacted or partially erupted, under local anesthesia.
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are not allergic to amoxicillin or metronidazole.
- You do not have an active infection at the extraction site (no pus).
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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