Overview

The Effect of Dexamethasone Submucosal Injection After Surgical Extraction of Lower Impacted Third Molars on Trismus and Edema

Status:
RECRUITING

Trial end date:
2025-06-30

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

This clinical trial aims to investigate whether dexamethasone decreases edema and trismus in adults undergoing lower third molar surgical extraction. The main question it aims to answer is: Does dexamethasone submucosal injection have a positive impact on trismus and edema after third molar surgery compared to conventional postoperative prescription? Participants will: * Be administered with dexamethasone submucosal injection or a placebo after the surgery. * Visit the clinic three times the week after the extraction for follow-up.

Phase:

PHASE4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

King Abdulaziz University

Treatments:

dexamethasone 21-phosphate
Saline Solution