NCT04869306

Brief Summary

Hyaluronic acid (HY) is used in dentistry to improve wound healing after oral and periodontal surgical interventions. After the application of HY, a positive effect on the wound healing of extraction sockets and periodontal defects has been described. The removal of a mandibular wisdom tooth (LM3) often leads to remaining residual defects with increased probing depths distal to the second molar. To date, the influence of HY on periodontal healing of the distal aspect of the second molar after removal of the LM3 has not yet been investigated. Accordingly, the aim of this double-blind, controlled and randomized clinical study is the influence of the application of HY Gel or HY Gel in combination with an absorbable collagen sponge on the periodontal healing of the second molar after surgical removal of the LM3 compared to the standard procedure (blood clot). A total of 102 patients with an impacted LM3 and a pre-existing bone defect of at least 5 mm distal to the second molar will be included. In the HY test group (n = 34), HY gel is applied to the LM3 extraction socket, and in the HY + C test group (n = 34) HY gel and an absorbable collagen sponge, while the control group (n = 34) does not receive any additional treatment. Patients are followed up for 12 months and the presence of an increased probing depth (≥ 5mm) on the distal side of the second molar is defined as the main parameter. A more stable blood clot and thus improved wound healing including periodontal healing is expected through the use of HY.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
102

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2021

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 16, 2021

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 3, 2021

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 29, 2021

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

September 1, 2022

Status Verified

August 1, 2022

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

April 16, 2021

Last Update Submit

August 29, 2022

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Probing depth at adjacent second molar

    Probing depth will be measured from the gingival margin to the bottom of the periodontal pocket measured in mm with a graduated periodontal probe at disco-buccal, distal and disco-lingual aspect of the second molar

    1 year

Study Arms (3)

Hyaluronic acid

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

hyaluronic acid gel application after lower third molar removal

Device: Hyaluronic acid gel

Hyaluronic acid+carrier

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

hyaluronic acid gel application together with a carrier after lower third molar removal

Device: Hyaluronic acid gel + carrier

Standard treatment

NO INTERVENTION

standard treatment after lower third molar removal (i.e., blood clot only)

Interventions

After lower third molar removal, the test group 1 will additionally receive hyaluronic acid gel prior to wound closure.

Hyaluronic acid

After lower third molar removal, the test group 2 will additionally receive hyaluronic acid gel with a collagen carrier prior to wound closure.

Hyaluronic acid+carrier

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients elder than 18 years;
  • uni- or bilateral vertical or mesioangular complete impaction of the LM3 classified to:
  • group II- or III- B or C according to Pell-Gregory (1933);
  • a distance ≥ 5 mm from the CEJ to marginal bone level at the distal aspect of the second molar.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with chronic diseases and/or
  • taking any medication, influencing hard and soft tissue healing;
  • acute pain/infection of the surgical region;
  • untreated periodontal disease;
  • patients smoking \> 10 cigarettes per day;
  • pregnancy;
  • history of hypersensitivity or allergy to HY;
  • absence of an adjacent second molar;
  • presence of caries or restoration on the distal aspect of the adjacent second molar; and
  • inability to attend the follow-up appointments.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna

Vienna, 1090, Austria

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Tooth, Impacted

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Dental medical doctor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 16, 2021

First Posted

May 3, 2021

Study Start

November 29, 2021

Primary Completion

May 1, 2023

Study Completion

May 1, 2023

Last Updated

September 1, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-08

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