Application of a rubber strip drains after lower wisdom teeth extraction
Применение резиновых ленточных дренажей после удаления нижних третьих моляров
Rakhymzhanov T.B.
April 2025Clinical Dentistry LLC
Clinical Dentistry (Russia)
2025#28Issue 295 - 97 pp.
A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of rubber strip drains following lower third molar extractions. Materials and methods. Twenty patients aged 20—35 years were randomized into a study group (n=10, with drain) and a control group (n=10, without drain). Results. The mean pain score (VAS) on day 1 was 4.2±0.7 in the study group versus 5.1±0.8 in the control group (p<0.05), and on a 3rd day 2.7±0.6 versus 3.9±0.6, respectively (p=0.02). The incidence of alveolitis was 10% in the study group and 30% in the control group (p=0.04). The edema severity on day 3 was 1.9±0.5 and 2.7±0.6, respectively (p<0.05). Conclusions. The use of rubber strip drains demonstrated effectiveness in reducing postoperative complications and may be recommended for outpatient practice.
alveolitis , lower wisdom teeth , pilot study , postoperative complications , rubber strip drains
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