Sutureless socket technique after removal of third molars: a multicentric, open, randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although wisdom-tooth extraction is a routine intervention, the postoperative period remains marked by local inflammation classically manifesting as pain, edema and trismus. Furthermore, there is no consensus on the best operative techniques, particularly for the mucosal closure stage on impacted mandibular wisdom teeth.

Methods

This parallel, randomized, non-blinded study compared pain following removal of impacted third molars, with and without sutures. Patients were electronically allocated 1:1 to extraction with versus without sutures. Patients ≥ 14 years' old scheduled for extraction of four impacted wisdom teeth under general anesthesia at three French hospitals were eligible for inclusion. Exclusion criteria included taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagul

SUBMITTER: Takadoum S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9233809 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature