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Molar, ThirdNCT05992233

"Effectiveness of Dual-Wavelength Laser Therapy in Third Molar Extraction Pain, Swelling, and Trismus"

A study testing Dual wavelength low level laser in people with Molar, Third and Low-level Laser Therapy, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Objective: To investigate the effects of single session dual wavelength low dose laser therapy to be applied after third molar tooth extraction on postoperative pain, edema and physical activities. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 40 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Molar, Third, Low-level Laser Therapy
What is being tested?
Dual wavelength low level laser
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
18 Oct 2021to 16 Dec 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 40 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • ASA I 18-40 years aged

Who cannot join

  • Pregnancy Lactating, Anticoagulant or antiaggregant medication Radiotherapy to the head and face area, Allergy to local anesthetics and prescribed drugs

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Gaziosmanpasa University

    Tokat Province

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Is Dual-wavelength Low-level Laser Therapy Effective in Reducing Pain, Swelling and Trismus After Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Extraction?

Objective: To investigate the effects of single session dual wavelength low dose laser therapy to be applied after third molar tooth extraction on postoperative pain, edema and physical activities.

Materials and Methods: Thirty-six patients who applied for the extraction of a Class III and position B lower impacted wisdom tooth were included in the study. The patients were divided into 2 groups as laser and control group. Envelope selection method was used for randomization of patients. After the surgery, a single session of double wavelength low-dose laser therapy was applied to the patients. On the 2nd and 7th postoperative days, pain was measured with the VAS scale, edema was measured by face measurements of 3 different points, and quality of life was measured with the modified Posse scale.

Read the detailed description

Objective and background: Pain, edema, and trismus are common problems after tooth extraction. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is frequently used as an adjunctive method to reduce these problems. However, there is no consensus in the literature regarding the type, power, session duration, and application frequency of the laser for this treatment method. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a single-session application of dual-wavelength PBMT (using a 904 nm GaAlAs infrared laser and a 650 nm red laser) on pain, edema, trismus, and the quality of life of patients following impacted mandibular third molar extraction.

Methods: The study included patients whose impacted mandibular third molars were to be extracted for prophylactic purposes. The patients were divided into two groups as the PBMT group and the placebo control group. Pain, swelling, maximum mouth opening, and quality of life parameters of the patients were evaluated.

Being tested
Dual wavelength low level laser, Placebo
Keywords
photobiomodulation,, Impacted third molar, Pain, Edema
Medical subject headings
Pain, Edema

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Dual wavelength low level laserDevice

    Application of double wavelength low level laser to the related area after tooth extraction.

  • PlaceboDevice

    Only red light applied.

Study groups in NCT05992233
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Dual wavelength low dose laserExperimentalImmediately after suturing the patient, a low-dose laser application was performed on the laser group using the square probe (16 J/min) of the locally produced GRR laser device (Ankara, Turkey) for 5 minutes. The device combines a 22 mW GaAlAs infrared laser with a wavelength of 904 nm and a 10 mW red laser with a wavelength of 650 nm. The square probe contains 5 red lasers and 4 infrared lasers, covering an area of 30mm X 30mm.
Receives: Device: Dual wavelength low level laser
PlaseboPlacebo comparatorLaser probe will be applied to the control group patients, but the device was not operated.
Receives: Device: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Swelling

    It was determined according to facial swelling measurements. Tragus and soft tissue pogonion, tragus and lateral corner of the mouth were measured and recorded with a flexible ruler.

    Measured: Preoperative-Postoperative (Day 2 and 7)

  2. Maximum Mouth Opening

    It is the procedure for determining the maximum mouth opening of the patient in mm. Measurements were determined as the distance between the incisal edges of the superior and inferior central teeth 11 and 41. In the absence of these teeth, other incisal teeth (21/31) in the adjacent half jaw were used. The maximum mouth opening determined before the operation was measured and recorded again on the 2nd and 7th days after the operation. The maximum mouth opening was measured with the help of a caliper.

    Measured: Preoperative-Postoperative (Day 2 and 7)

  3. Pain after surgery

    Pain assessment of the patient was done with visual analog scale (VAS). According to this evaluation, the line of a certain length was divided into 10 equal parts. 0 = no pain on the line, 5 = moderate pain, 10 = unbearable pain. This statement will also be verbally reported to the patient and the patient was asked to mark the severity of his pain on this hide.

    Measured: Preoperative-Postoperative (Day 2 and 7)

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Operation Time

    The time from incision to the last suture was recorded.

    Measured: During the surgery

  2. Quality of Life of the Patients'

    A questionnaire form evaluates quality of life. This questionnaire was divided into subscales corresponding to seven main adverse effects, and for each possible answer there was a score ranging from 0 to a variable number. It is a valid and reliable measure of the severity of symptoms after extraction of third molars, and of the impact of those symptoms on patients' perceived health.

    Measured: At 7th day.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Aug 2023
  2. Study start18 Oct 2021
  3. Primary completion16 Oct 2022
  4. Study completion16 Dec 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
hee primary outcome was postoperative pain, evaluated using the visual analogue scale (VAS) score at Baseline, for 7 days following surgery, postoperative swelling and maximum mouth opening values evaluated at 2nd and 7th days in subject treated for third molar surgery with piezoelectric surgery or rotating drills. The secondary outcomes chosen were changes in quality of life using a questionnaire form.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05992233
Sponsor's protocol ID
21-KAEK-078
Status last verified
Sep 2024
First submitted
19 Apr 2023
Last updated
26 Sep 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Farivar S, Malekshahabi T, Shiari R. Biological effects of low level laser therapy. J Lasers Med Sci. 2014 Spring;5(2):58-62.

    PubMed 25653800
  • Domah F, Shah R, Nurmatov UB, Tagiyeva N. The Use of Low-Level Laser Therapy to Reduce Postoperative Morbidity After Third Molar Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Feb;79(2):313.e1-313.e19. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.09.018. Epub 2020 Sep 17.

    PubMed 33058775

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Dual wavelength low level laser in people with Molar, Third and Low-level Laser Therapy, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Sep 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Swelling (time frame: Preoperative-Postoperative (Day 2 and 7)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05992233, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Sep 2024.

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