NCT07297043

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

Efficacy of Er:YAG Laser in Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars (A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 24 (actual)
• Sponsor: Alexandria University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 30 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

Impacted mandibular third molars are among the most commonly extracted teeth, and conventional surgical removal often involves bone cutting using rotary instruments, which may increase postoperative morbidity. Laser-assisted surgery, particularly using the Er:YAG laser, has been proposed as a minimally invasive alternative with potential benefits such as reduced thermal damage, improved healing, and less postoperative discomfort. This study compares Er:YAG laser-assisted bone removal with the conventional bur technique in terms of operative time, intraoperative ease, and postoperative outcomes including pain, edema, and trismus. Patients meeting the eligibility criteria are randomly allocated into two groups: a laser-assisted surgery group and a conventional surgery group. Standardized measurements and follow-up assessments are conducted to evaluate clinical outcomes and determine the effectiveness and safety of the Er:YAG laser in third molar surgery.

Conditions

• Impacted Mandibular Third Molar

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-25
• Primary completion: 2025-01-15
• Completion: 2025-01-29
• First posted: 2025-12-22
• Last updated: 2025-12-29

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt