Postoperative Pain and Swelling After Flap vsFlapless Technique For Mandibular Third Molar Surgery
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorWatim Medical & Dental College
This randomized controlled trial evaluates postoperative pain and facial swelling following surgical removal of partially impacted mandibular third molars using flap versus flapless techniques. The aim is to determine which method results in lower postoperative morbidity on the second postoperative day.
Age 18-45 years
Either gender
Partially impacted mesioangular mandibular third molar confirmed clinically and radiographically
Second episode of pericoronitis
HIV or HBV infection
Diabetes or other metabolic disorders
Bleeding disorders including von Willebrand disease, thalassemia, hemophilia, thrombocytosis, or thrombocytopenia
Periapical infection or acute pericoronitis at time of surgery