The Impact of Arnica Montana Following the Surgical Extraction of Impacted Third Molars
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2023-08-20
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the action of the homeopathic plant Arnica Montana
on postoperative edema, pain and trismus after surgical extraction of impacted wisdom teeth.
Materials and Methods: The study is a double-blinded clinical trial recruiting patients
undergoing surgical extraction of symmetrically impacted maxillary or mandibular third molars
(right and left side). Patients receive alternately and randomly the verum (Arnica Montana 12
CH) or the placebo, in the form of capsules, to be taken 1 day prior to surgery and for 7
days postoperatively. Clinical parameters are collected and include: pain score, maximum
mouth opening and facial measurements to assess edema's intensity.