A Tetracycline Drain Reduces Alveolar Osteitis in Third Molar Surgery (Wisdomsteeth)
Post-Operative Wound Infection
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Post-Operative Wound Infection
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
The inclusion criteria were: age >18 years, indication for removal of one or both 3M, ASA I-II, no need for sedatives, possession of a smartphone with internet access (to be able to register pain score and use of analgesics, see "Data collection methods and statistical analysis"), and being able to attend a postoperative examination after 1 week.
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria were: age <18 years, no indication for removal of 3M, ASA III or higher, pregnancy or breastfeeding, need for sedatives or systemic antibiotics, not possessing a smartphone, and not being able to attend a postoperative examination after 1 week.
Sites / Locations
- Tore Bjornland
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Sham Comparator
drain
No-drain
Tetracyclin drain
No drain