NCT02071030

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

The Efficacy of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Compared to Panoramic Radiography Prior to Third Molar Removal; a Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 477 (actual)
• Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Third molar removal	Surgically removing the third molar in the lower jaw

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-06-01
• Primary completion: 2014-06-01
• Completion: 2014-06-01
• First posted: 2014-02-25
• Last updated: 2015-03-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Netherlands