Evalution of the Effects of PRP and LLLT on Postoperative Complications and Wound Healing After Impacted Third Molar

The aim of the study was to compare the possible effects of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and low level laser (BIOLASE) on postoperative complications after extraction of impacted lower wisdom teeth. Sixty impacted wisdom teeth of 30 healthy individuals who applied to XXX University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery with an indication for extraction of impacted lower wisdom teeth were included in the study. The 60 impacted wisdom teeth of the individuals were randomly divided into two groups (A and B). In a randomised, controlled study, the first group (A) (one side of the same patients) received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and the second group (B) (the other side of the same patient): diode laser Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) were applied immediately to the patient after surgery. VAS (Visual analogue scale) was used for pain assessment and assessments were made at 3rd, 6th, 12th and 24th hours and at 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th days. For edema assessment, preoperative facial measurements were repeated on the 2nd and 7th postoperative days and recorded. For trismus evaluation, the maximum mouth opening measurement made preoperatively was repeated and recorded on postoperative days 2 and 7.

Inclusion criteria

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• Individuals aged 18 and over,
• Patients with partially impacted wisdom teeth,
• Individuals with systemic status ASA0 and ASA1 according to ASA classification,
• Individuals who have not used any medication in the last two weeks,
• Individuals who do not have a lower second molar missing.

Exclusion criteria

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• Individuals with mouth opening less than 25 mm for various reasons,
• Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals,
• Individuals who do not come to postoperative check-ups,
• Individuals who use different medications other than the recommended medication.