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NCT Number: NCT02071030

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Radboud University Medical Centre. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Nijmegen, 6500HB, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults >18 year
  • mandibular canal is superimposed more than one half by the roots of the third molar as assessed on panoramic radiograph.

Exclusion criteria

  • pregnancy
  • radiological evidence of cyst an tumors
  • indication for removal under general anesthesia
  • preoperative neurosensory alterations
  • existence of an external CBCT

Treatment and study plan

Third molar removal

Procedure

Surgically removing the third molar in the lower jaw

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of participants with inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) injury

    Time frame: 1 week after surgery

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Oral Health related quality of life score

    Time frame: 1 week after surgery

Other outcomes

  1. Costs of imaging, treatment and day's of work.

    Time frame: 2 weeks after surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Radboud University Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Feb 25, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 4, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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