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The Efficacy of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Compared to Panoramic Radiography Prior to Third Molar Removal

NCT02071030 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 477

Last updated 2015-03-04

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) compared to panoramic radiography prior to removal of third molars in reducing patient's morbidity. Adults having a close relationship between the mandibular canal and one or both lower third molars, as diagnosed from digital panoramic radiographs will be recruited for this randomised controlled trial. In one trial arm, patients will receive the standard digital panoramic radiograph prior to third molar surgery. In the second arm, subjects will undergo an additional Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) prior to third molar surgery.

All patients require a postoperative visit one week after surgery to assess the outcome.

Conditions

  • Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Third molar removal

Surgically removing the third molar in the lower jaw

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Radboud University Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-06-30
Primary Completion
2014-06-30
Completion
2014-06-30

Countries

  • Netherlands

Study Locations

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