U.S., April 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07554963) titled '"Effect of Preoperative Submucosal Dexamethasone on Postoperative Discomfort After Mandibular Third Molar Surgery"' on April 21.
Brief Summary: This study aims to determine whether giving a single dose of dexamethasone before surgery can reduce pain and difficulty in opening the mouth after removal of an impacted lower wisdom tooth. Pain and limited mouth opening are common problems after this procedure and can affect eating, speaking, and daily activities.
A total of 268 patients aged 18 to 55 years who require surgical removal of an impacted mandibular third molar will be included. Participants will be randomly assigned to one o...