Chlorhexidine Gel Versus Alvogyl Following Surgical Extraction of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar

NCT ID: NCT06144983

Last Updated: 2023-11-22

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

51 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-02-01

Study Completion Date

2022-09-01

Brief Summary

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Background: One of the most frequent surgical operations in dentistry is the surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar, which is accompanied by a sequelae of swelling, trismus, and pain. Various techniques have been employed to either prevent or reduce these postoperative outcomes.

To the best of our knowledge, few clinical researchers have investigated the effect of local application of Alvogyl paste and Chlorhexidine gel, in the management of pain, facial swelling, and trismus resulting from lower third molar surgical extraction.

Aim of the study: The study was meant to compare the effects of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel and Alvogyl paste on the reduction of the inflammatory reaction caused by the surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar, which includes pain, facial swelling, and trismus.

Detailed Description

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Background: One of the most frequent surgical operations in dentistry is the surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar, which is accompanied by a sequelae of swelling, trismus, and pain. Various techniques have been employed to either prevent or reduce these postoperative outcomes.

Aim of the study: The study was meant to compare the effects of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel and Alvogyl paste on the reduction of the inflammatory reaction caused by the surgical extraction of the impacted mandibular third molar, which includes pain, facial swelling, and trismus.

Materials and Methods: This randomized control study was conducted from February 2022 to September 2022 on (51) patients, (23) male and (28) female, aged (18-39) years, who presented with impacted mandibular third molar. The participants were randomly allocated into three groups, 17 patients received Alvogyl paste (G1), 17 patients received 0.2% Chlorhexidine gel (Periokin) (G2), and 17 patients received nothing upon surgery (G3). The mouth opening and facial measurements were assessed preoperatively as a baseline reference and on the 2nd and 7th postoperative days. pain was assessed daily using a numerical rating scale (NRS) from the first day to the seventh day following surgery.

Results: Regarding the mouth opening, there was no statistically significant difference among the three groups in the degree of trismus on the second and seventh postoperative days (P ≥ 0.05).

In regards to postoperative facial edema and pain, there was a statistically significant difference among all groups (P \< 0.05), however, there was no statistically significant difference between the two study groups.

Conclusion: This study showed that Alvogyl paste and 0.2% Chlorhexidine bioadhesive gel significantly reduce postoperative pain and facial swelling with no significant effect on trismus following impacted mandibular third molar surgical extraction.

Conditions

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Impacted Third Molar Tooth

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Alvogyl paste

Application of 0.2 gm of Alvogyl paste inside the extraction socket filling it entirely, and suturing the flap interrupted suture following impacted mandibular third molar surgery.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Alvogyl

Intervention Type DRUG

In the first study group, (0.2gm) of Alvogyl paste (Septodont Inc., France), was inserted inside the alveolus, filling it entirely

Cholrhexidine gel

Application of 1 ml of Chlorhexidine gel inside the extraction socket filling it entirely, and suturing the flap interrupted suture following impacted mandibular third molar surgery.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Intervention Type DRUG

in the second group (1ml) of Periokin (Kin Inc., Spain), containing 0.2% Chlorhexidine bioadhesive gel was injected to fill the entire socket

control

no dressing material was applied following the impacted mandibular third molar surgery.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Alvogyl

In the first study group, (0.2gm) of Alvogyl paste (Septodont Inc., France), was inserted inside the alveolus, filling it entirely

Intervention Type DRUG

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

in the second group (1ml) of Periokin (Kin Inc., Spain), containing 0.2% Chlorhexidine bioadhesive gel was injected to fill the entire socket

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Alvogyl paste 0.2% Chlorhexidine gel

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Absence of any history of systemic diseases that can impede wound healing or surgical operation.
2. No history of recently using anti-inflammatory drugs.
3. Patients aged ≥18 years who were indicated for surgical extraction of mesioangular, class I or II, and position A or B impacted mandibular third molar.
4. Well-educated patients who had no objection to take part in the study and likely to comply with all study procedures.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Medical conditions that forbid surgical involvement, such as those in patients with bleeding-related conditions, recent myocardial infarctions, psychological issues, uncontrolled systemic diseases, immune-compromised patients, and patients who were on corticosteroid anti-inflammatory drugs.
2. Recent history of head and neck radiotherapy.
3. Pregnancy, and female patients taking contraceptives.
4. Patients with severe localized infections in relation to the third molar, such as Pericoronitis, or those with severe periodontal disease and/or poor oral hygiene.
5. Patients who were unable to come back for follow-up and recall appointments.
6. Impacted third molar that interferes with the inferior alveolar nerve.
7. Periapical pathology or cystic lesions related to the impacted tooth.
8. Heavy smokers (more than 20 cigarettes/day).
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Baghdad

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Abdul Haleem Alaa Abdul Zahra

B.D.S

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Sahar sh Aladili, B.D.S.MS.C

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

University of Baghdad

Locations

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University of Baghdad

Baghdad, , Iraq

Site Status

Countries

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Iraq

References

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Jesudasan JS, Wahab PU, Sekhar MR. Effectiveness of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel and a eugenol-based paste on postoperative alveolar osteitis in patients having third molars extracted: a randomised controlled clinical trial. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015 Nov;53(9):826-30. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.06.022. Epub 2015 Jul 16.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26188932 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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417121

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id