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Efficacy of Er:YAG Laser in Removing Impacted Mandibular Third Molars

NCT07297043 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2025-12-29

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Er:YAG laser in the removal of impacted mandibular third molars compared to the conventional surgical technique. The study assesses surgical efficiency, postoperative pain, swelling, trismus, and overall patient recovery. The goal is to determine whether the Er:YAG laser provides a safer and less traumatic alternative to traditional bone-cutting methods during third molar surgery.

Conditions

  • Impacted Mandibular Third Molar

Interventions

DEVICE

Er:YAG laser

Er:YAG laser (2940 nm) used for bone cutting during impacted mandibular third molar surgery.

PROCEDURE

Conventional Rotary Instruments Surgery

Conventional rotary instruments used for bone removal during surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alexandria University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Karim Elhaw, MSc (Oral Laser Applications) · Alexandria University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-09-25
Primary Completion
2025-01-15
Completion
2025-01-29

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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