Clinical Research Directory

A First-in-Human Study of a Novel 3rd Molar Tooth Bud Ablation Procedure

The goal of this single-arm prospective, non-randomized study is to demonstrate microwave ablation and agenesis of 3rd molar tooth buds using the Zero3 System in participants that have 3rd molar tooth bud(s) without the formation of enamel (calcification). The main question it aims to answer is the safety of the ablation procedure. Also effectiveness of 3rd molar tooth bud ablation and resulting agenesis will be assessed.

Oral Flap Outline and Local Blood Supply After Surgical Removal of Lower Third Molar Teeth

Wisdom teeth in the lower jaw are frequently buried in bone and must be taken out surgically. To reach the tooth, the surgeon lifts the gum away from the bone as a flap, and the shape of that flap is left to the surgeon's judgement. Two outlines are in everyday use. The first runs only along the necks of the teeth, so the gum is lifted without any additional cut. The second adds a short downward cut in front, which opens the field more widely but also divides some of the small vessels that run within the gum. Because the tissues around a wound rely on a rich network of tiny vessels while they repair themselves, it is worth knowing whether these two outlines leave the local circulation in a different state. This project measured that circulation directly. A laser probe was placed against the tooth in front of the extraction site and against three points on the cheek-side gum, and the amount of moving blood beneath the probe was recorded. To make sure the probe returned to exactly the same spots at every visit, a thin clear plastic guide with prepared openings was made for each participant from a plaster model of the mouth. Measurements were taken before the operation and again on the third and the seventh day afterwards. Facial swelling and how widely the mouth could be opened were recorded on the same occasions. Participants were assigned to one of the two flap outlines in turn, and every operation was carried out by the same surgeon so that the comparison depended on the flap outline alone.

Preventive Effect of Photobiomodulation in the Postoperative Period of Extractions of Retained Lower Third Molars

Third molar extraction is one of the most performed surgical procedures in Dentistry. A comfortable postoperative period and rapid return to daily activities increase the need to control the inflammatory response and its signs and symptoms such as pain, edema, and lockjaw. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the prophylactic use of Photobiomodulation in the reduction of edema in the postoperative period of extractions of retained lower third molars.The primary study variable will be postoperative edema measured in millimeters, 48 hours after surgery, and the secondary variables will be: pain, lockjaw, local temperature (measured with a thermographic camera), dysphagia, and the need to ingest nonsteroidal analgesics (Acetaminophen)These variables will be evaluated at the beginning of the study (baseline), at 2 and 7 days post-surgery. All adverse effects will be recorded. The data obtained will be represented by their means ± SD and the p value will be set at 0.05.

Evaluation of a New Technique for Periodontal Pocket Reduction in the Extraction of Wisdom Teeth

On many occasions, clinicians find situations in which they have to perform extractions of erupted or semi-erupted third molars or wisdom teeth where there are pre-existing periodontal pockets distal to the second molars, caused by a bone defect due to periodontal disease or due to malposition of the wisdom tooth concerning the second molar. After the extraction of an erupted or semi-included third molar, and as a consequence of factors related to dental malposition or bone defects caused by periodontal disease, periodontal pockets can arise on the distal surface of the second molar. When such exodontia is performed conventionally without raising a flap or applying any suturing technique in which there is a primary closure of the wound, there is a greater probability of persistence of periodontal pockets; and, in the worst case, they may increase after healing and closure of the alveolus. The consequence would be the formation of an enlarged and unattached tissue on the distal aspect of the second molar. The fact that periodontal pockets persist acts as an unfavorable prognostic factor. The predictive power of subsequent periodontal destruction increases since these are areas where bacteria will continue to accumulate (etiological factor of periodontal disease), and where the patient will not be able to access for their elimination and control. This is why a surgical technique called "distal wedge" has been proposed to eliminate these pockets. To avoid this second surgical procedure, we propose a procedure immediately after the conventional exodontic technique; where after performing a small gingivectomy and lifting a mucoperiosteal flap based on periodontal respective surgery concepts, primary closure of the alveolus and repositioning of the flaps at the level of the bone crest is achieved, eliminating these pre-existing pockets. This requires the existence of sufficient keratinized gingiva to maintain a band of at least 2 mm of keratinized tissue after the gingivectomy, thus ensuring a correct adherent tissue that provides sealing and proper maintenance of the periodontal tissues around the tooth. The proposed technique has been termed a "distal reduction flap" (DRF).

A Study of LY4515100 in Participants With Pain Following Third Molar Removal

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LY4515100 and see how a single oral dose compares with placebo in acute postsurgical pain after removing impacted third molars. For each participant, the study may last approximately 6 weeks and will include a stay in a Clinical Research Unit (CRU) after third molar removal.

LED Therapy for Third Molar Surgery

LED Therapy for third molar surgery

Evaluation the Effect of Coenzyme Q10 on Tissue Healing Process in Patients Undergoing Wisdom Tooth Extraction

The goal of this clinical trial is to asses the effect of Coenzyme Q10 administration in patients from any gender group who are older than 18 years old undergoing wisdom tooth extraction. The main questions it aims to answer are: does Coenzyme Q10 help with better tissue healing? does Coenzyme Q10 administration lower the prevalence of Dry socket after surgery? does Coenzyme Q10 prevent TMD (Temporomandibular disorders) while recovering from surgery? how does Coenzyme Q10 administration effect the answers to SF-36 health survey in patients? Researchers will compare Coenzyme Q10 to a placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no drug) to see if it has any effect on mentioned parameters. Participants will: * take coenzyme Q10 (100mg) daily for 30 days after surgery. * will be examined and evaluated 1, 7, 14 and 30 days after completion of surgery.