Comparison of Piezoelectric and Conventional Surgery for Germectomy of the Lower Third Molar

Last updated: January 15, 2025
Sponsor: Amerigo Giudice
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Traditional technique in third molar germectomy

Piezoelectric technique in third molar germectomy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06778590
372/2024
  • Ages 14-24
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The main objective of the study is to compare the effects of the piezoelectric surgery and the traditional technique on soft tissue edema in patients undergoing bilateral germectomy of mandibular third molars

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients aged between 14 and 24 years, with both lower third molars in the developmental stage (with incompletely formed roots) and requiring extraction of both for prophylactic, therapeutic or strategic reasons

  • Good quality of radiographic investigations (CBCT)

  • Good health status

Study Design

Total Participants: 22
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Traditional technique in third molar germectomy
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2025

Study Description

The main objective of the study is to compare the effects of piezoelectric surgery and the traditional technique on soft tissue edema in patients undergoing bilateral germectomy of mandibular third molars. Post-operative swelling is analyzed using a photogrammetry facial scanner (Marathon MT-4000).

Connect with a study center

  • Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro

    Catanzaro, 88100
    Italy

    Active - Recruiting

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