Assessment of the Operative Course in Connection With Removal of Lower Third Molars

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare postoperative complications after removal of lower third molars using two different types of anaesthetics and two different treatments against swelling and inflammation (methylprednisolone and placebo). The hypothesis is that a combination of a long-duration anaesthetic combined methylprednisolone will result in significantly less postoperative pain and inflammation. Patients will have both lower third molars removed on two separate occasions. Each patient is randomly assigned to receive one type of local anaesthetic the first time and the other type the second time. Furthermore patients are randomised to receive either methylprednisolone or placebo the first time and the opposite treatment the second time. During the week after surgery patients fill out a questionnaire with questions about level of pain and swelling at different times as well as the patients' perception of other postoperative complications. The patient is examined by a dentist on the 2nd and 7th day after surgery, where postoperative complications are recorded and thermographic images of the patient's face are taken to assess the degree of inflammation.

Timeline

Start

2008-08

Primary completion

2010-11

Completion

2010-11

Publications

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