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Impact of Advanced Platelet Rich Fibrin and Enamel Matrix Derivative on Clinical and Molecular Wound Healing Parameters After Surgical Removal of Mandibular Third Molars

A Phase 4 interventional study of Advanced platelet rich fibrin (APRF) clots and Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) group in Surgical Wound, Healed and Post Operative Pain, sponsored by University of Belgrade. Active, not recruiting at 1 site in Serbia. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 30 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-01-05.

Sponsored by University of Belgrade · Phase 4, Interventional, and Prevention

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by Jan 2024, 2 years 8 months ago, but the record still lists the study as active, not recruiting.
  • Registered 1 year 6 months after the study started (first participant enrolled May 2022, registered Dec 2023).
Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
120
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 30 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Brief summary

The goal of this study is to compare the effects of advanced platelet rich fibrin and enamel matrix derivative placed in the extraction alveoli of patients who had surgical removal of mandibular wisdom teeth. The questions it aims to answer/evaluate are:

  • postoperative pain, swelling, trismus, early wound healing using soft tissue healing index
  • level of early local inflammatory response by measuring levels of inflammatory mediators in wound exudate
  • degree of wound healing by measuring levels of early wound healing mediators in wound exudate
  • incidence of alveolar osteitis and delayed infection
  • levels of probing depth, clinical attachment loss, gingival margin level, bleeding on probing, gingival index, plaque index of the second mandibular molar 3 months after surgery

Participants of the study will be asked:

  • for their preoperative clinical measurements (swelling, trismus, periodontal parameters) to be taken by the principal investigator
  • to provide 20 ml of venous blood if necessary
  • to preoperatively provide gingival crevicular fluid in the region of distal surface of the second mandibular molar and postoperatively wound exudate
  • to note the number of painkiller pills taken after surgery and pain levels in different time points
  • to come to regular checkups in which clinical measuring of postoperative swelling, trismus levels and periodontal parameters will be performed
Read the detailed description

Surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth is often related to the occurrence of postoperative pain, swelling, trismus and sometimes to the development of complications such as alveolar osteitis, delayed infection and formation of periodontal pocket on the distal surface of the second molar. In order to reduce postoperative discomfort and complications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics are being routinely prescribed.

Placement of autologous materials and commercially available products in the extraction alveoli, in order to minimize postoperative pain, swelling, trismus and complications, is a therapy option that is discussed in literature.

Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is an autologous fibrin derived from patient's venous blood rich in platelets, leucocytes, growth factors and cytokines. Advanced PRF (APRF) is a variant of PRF which is produced by smaller centrifugation speed and smaller relative centrifugal force for a longer time period in comparison to the other types of PRF clots. APRF contains leucocytes, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), transforming growth factor β (TGF-β), interleukin -1β (IL1β) and interleukin-6 (IL6).

Local application of APRF in the extraction alveolus after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth has shown positive effects such as lesser postoperative pain, better soft tissue healing and lower incidence of alveolar osteitis and delayed infection.

In vitro studies have shown that PRF contains significant amounts of VEGF, TGF-β, IL1β, IL6. In vitro study also showed that PRF induces polymerization of M1 proinflammatory macrophages to M2 anti-inflammatory macrophages. M2 macrophages produce specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators which are important for resolution phase of inflammatory process and wound healing. Maresin 1 (MaR1), specialized pro-resolving lipid mediator, has shown an important role in inducing faster soft tissue and bone healing and therefore the presence of this mediator may be relevant to indicate the course of postoperative wound healing. Taking into consideration the data from clinical and in vitro studies, it would be beneficial to determine on a clinical model such as surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth levels of VEGF, TGF-β, IL1β, IL6 and MaR1 after placing APRF into the extraction alveolus in comparison to the standard surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth and compare those levels with clinical parameters of postoperative course.

Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) contains enamel matrix proteins amelogenins extracted from six-month-old piglets. Cells of the Hertwig's epithelial root sheath release predominantly amelogenins on the root surface prior to cementum formation, and these proteins are the initiating factor for cementogenesis during odontogenesis. In vitro studies have shown that periodontal ligament cells exposed to EMD produce TGF-β and IL6. Similar study has shown that the expresion of IL1β was significantly lower after exposure of periodontal ligament cells to the EMD. Clinical and in vitro study have shown that EMD stimulates angiogenesis by inducing human microvascular endothelial cells to produce VEGF. Positive influence of EMD on periodontal defects is shown by many clinical studies.

Regarding clinical and in vitro studies, significant levels of VEGF, TGF-β, IL1β, IL6 after placing EMD could in a clinical model of surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth indicate better wound healing, periodontal parameters of second molar and lesser postoperative discomfort and complications. In the literature there are no information on potential influence of EMD on production of Mar1.

The primary goal of the research will be to evaluate and compare local inflammatory response and soft tissue healing between the groups where APRF or EMD were placed and standard surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth by determining and comparing levels of IL6, IL1β, Mar1, VEGF and TGF-β. Also the primary goal is to evaluate and compare levels of postoperative pain, swelling, trismus and soft tissue healing. Secondary goals are to evaluate incidence of alveolar osteitis, delayed infection and development of periodontal pocket on the distal surface of the lower second molar and analyze between the groups and find out if the correlation between clinical and molecular parameters exists.

A prospective, randomized, controlled, double split mouth study will be conducted at the Department of Oral surgery and Laboratory for basic science, School of Dental medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia. The research will be performed following the CONSORT guidelines, per the Helsinki Declaration. After meeting the inclusion criteria, participants will receive verbal and written information on the study objectives, protocol as well as the possible risks and benefits of the study. Only the eligible subjects who agree with the information provided and sign an informed consent form will be enrolled in the study. A total of 60 patients (120 operations) with bilaterally impacted mandibular wisdom teeth will be included. Computer-generated blocked randomization with a 1:1 allocation ratio (block size 4) will be performed by a researcher not included in the study (Microsoft Excel, version 2016). To conceal the allocation, the papers containing a code of the allocated group (1-APRF group; 2-EMD group) will be placed in opaque envelopes and sealed. One hour before the intervention, the same independent researcher will unseal the following envelope. After discovering the experimental group (APRF or EMD), the independent researcher will allocate the side of the jaw to the control group or experimental group by flipping a coin.

In the APRF group 15 minutes before the surgery, the independent researcher will inform the patient that phlebotomy will be performed and instruct the phlebotomist to perform the phlebotomy. The principal investigator will be unaware of the allocation until finishing the data analysis. The surgeon will be aware of the allocation due to the nature of the intervention.

Enrollment criteria for the study are systemically healthy patients who have bilaterally impacted mandibular wisdom teeth which are in contact with the distal surface of the second mandibular molar.

Age (years), gender and smoking status (no smoking, ≤10/day, or >10/day) will be obtained from patients who have met the enrollment criteria. At the same appointment (first study appointment), both surgical interventions will be scheduled with at least three weeks apart. Third molar position will be estimated on panoramic radiographs, according to the Pell and Gregory and Winter classifications. Initial exam, perioperative, intraoperative and follow up measurements will be performed by one blinded clinician.

Gingival crevicular fluid sampling on the distal surface of the second mandibular molar , baseline measurements of maximal inter-incisor and distances tragus- oral commissure, outer canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction and periodontal measuring of the second mandibular molar will be performed at the second study appointment, just before the surgery. Periodontal charting will be performed in three points buccally and in three following points, medial distal, lingual distal, medial lingual point.

After regional inferior alveolar, lingual, and buccal nerve blocks with a local anesthetic solution, consisting of 4% articaine hydrochloride with 1:100000 epinephrine (Septanest ®, Septodont, Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France), the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar will be performed according to the technique previously described in the literature: after full-thickness flap elevation, bone removal will be performed by rotatory instruments under sterile saline irrigation. Elevators and pliers will be used for tooth extraction and tooth separation will be performed, if necessary. After tooth extraction and bone edges smoothening, in the APRF group two APRF clots will be placed in the alveolus and in the EMD group, distal root surface of the second molar will be treated with 24% EDTA (( PrefGel®, Straumann) for two minutes, then irrigated and EMD ( Emdogain®, Straumann) will be placed in combination with collagen sponge ( Collacone®, Botiss). The wound will be sutured with 4-0 polypropylene suture material with special note to place first two consequent sutures in the retromolar region with 5 mm distance in order to allow sampling of wound exudate by placing paper points in the wound at the follow ups.

In control groups after tooth extraction and bone edges smoothening, primary suture will be immediately placed with the same note mentioned before.

All the surgical procedures will be performed by one experienced oral surgeon. Intraoperatively, the duration of the intervention (min), the amount of local anesthetic solution used (ml), tooth separation if performed, and any intraoperative complications will be registered.

Patients will be given paracetamol 500 mg tablets ((Paracetamol®, Galenika, Belgrade, Serbia) to take home and a pre-designed take-home query which contains fields for analgesic registration (every time of intake, number of taken pills and dose). Additionally, patients will be instructed to record pain intensity on visual analog scale (VAS) and verbal rating pain scale (VRS).

At the third study appointment (24h after surgery) measurement of maximal inter-incisor and distances tragus- oral commissure, outer canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction will be taken. Patients will also be asked to evaluate their pain intensity at the appointment on VAS and VRS.

At the fourth study visit (48h after surgery) maximal inter-incisor measurement and distances tragus- oral commissure, outer canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction will be taken. In this visit sampling of the wound exudate will also be performed and patients will be asked once again to evaluate their pain level on VAS and VRS.

At the fifth study visit (7 days after surgery), maximal inter-incisor measurement and distances tragus-oral commissure, outer canthus-angle of the mandible will be taken. Also wound exudate sampling will be performed before suture removal. At this visit patients will bring back their previously given query which they have been fulfilling during the week.

The sixth study visit will occur three months after surgery and periodontal charting will be performed.

Samples will be taken by paper points (size #30, 28mm long ISO standardized points with a taper of 2%) placed in the wound for 30s. Measures would be taken to prevent saliva contamination of paper points during sampling. Paper points will be then placed in sterile plastic tubes that are pre-filled with fluid that prevents RNA.

Laboratory procedures will be performed with aim to assess the level of relative gene as well as protein expression of inflammatory (IL6, IL1β, MAR1) and early wound healing (VEGF, TGF-β) mediators in tested groups in different time points of interest. After RNA isolation and obtaining complementary DNA (according to the manufacturer's instructions), relative gene expression of IL6, IL1β,VEGF and TGF-β will be evaluated by means of real-time polymerase chain reaction assay. Protein expression of MAR1 will be performed by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Statistical analysis will be performed in statistical package SPSS, version 22.0 (SPSS, Inc. Chicago). Data will be presented through mean, standard deviation, median, maximum and minimum values, percent. Depending of the data distribution, appropriate parametric or non-parametric tests will be performed. Regression models will be performed to determine the predictors of detected inter-group differences. The level of significance will be set at 0.05.

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Conditions studied

  • Surgical Wound, Healed
  • Post Operative Pain

Keywords

  • third molar
  • wound healing
  • postoperative pain, edema
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In context

Pain, Postoperative

5,093 studies on the registry are indexed under Pain, Postoperative; 1,140 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 120 is above the median of 75 across 4,344 interventional studies indexed under Pain, Postoperative.

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Lead sponsor

University of Belgrade is the lead sponsor of 70 studies on the registry; 14 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 30 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Systemically healthy individuals (ASA I by American Society of Anesthesiologists classification);
  • Age 18-30 years;
  • Patients who have bilaterally impacted mandibular wisdom teeth which are in contact with the distal surface of the second mandibular molar.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Systemic disorders;
  • Patients who have difficulties when phlebotomy is performed
  • History of pericoronitis in the area of impacted mandibular wisdom tooth
  • History of NSAIDs, corticosteroids and antibiotics intake within 10 days before surgery
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
120 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    Advanced platelet rich fibrin (APRF) group;

    After surgical removal of one of the impacted mandibular third molar, APRF clots will be placed in the alveolus

    Biological: Advanced platelet rich fibrin (APRF) clots

  • No intervention
    Control group 1;

    Standard surgical removal of the other impacted mandibular third molar will be performed without placing APRF in the wound

  • Active comparator
    Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) group;

    After surgical removal of one impacted mandibular third molar, EMD with collagen sponges will be placed in the extraction alveolus

    Device: Enamel matrix derivative (EMD) group

  • No intervention
    Control group 2;

    Standard surgical removal of the other impacted mandibular third molar will be performed without placing EMD in the wound

Interventions

  • BiologicalAdvanced platelet rich fibrin (APRF) clots

    15 minutes before surgery, phlebotomy will be performed and two vacutainers containing 10ml of blood will be placed in the centrifuge for 8 min and 200g. Acquired APRF clots will be placed in the extraction alveolus

  • DeviceEnamel matrix derivative (EMD) group

    After third molar removal, Pref Gel (EDTA) will be placed on the root surface for 2 min and then removed. Emdogain (EMD) will be placed on the collagen sponge (Botiss, Collacone) and then applied in the wound so that the side of the sponge which is covered with Emdogain is in contact with the root surface.

    Also known as: Emdogain, Straumann,

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of postoperative pain on visual analog scale

    Pain will be measured on a 10-cm long visual analog scale (VAS), where 0 means no pain at all, and 10 represent the greatest pain patients have ever felt. Higher scores on a scale mean worse outcome.

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

  2. Evaluation of postoperative pain on visual analog scale

    Pain will be measured on a 10-cm long visual analog scale (VAS), where 0 means no pain at all, and 10 represent the greatest pain patients have ever felt. Higher scores on a scale mean worse outcome.

    Time frame: 24-48 hours after surgery

  3. Evaluation of postoperative pain on visual analog scale

    Pain will be measured on a 10-cm long visual analog scale (VAS), where 0 means no pain at all, and 10 represent the greatest pain patients have ever felt. Higher scores on a scale mean worse outcome.

    Time frame: 48-72 hours after surgery

  4. Evaluation of postoperative pain on visual analog scale

    Pain will be measured on a 10-cm long visual analog scale (VAS), where 0 means no pain at all, and 10 represent the greatest pain patients have ever felt. Higher scores on a scale mean worse outcome.

    Time frame: 72 hours- 7 days after surgery

  5. Evaluation of postoperative pain on verbal rating scale

    Pain will be measured on a 6-point verbal rating pain scale (VRS) where higher scores mean worse outcome (1-no pain; 2-mild pain; 3-moderate pain; 4-severe pain; 5-very severe pain; 6-the worst possible pain).

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

  6. Evaluation of postoperative pain on verbal rating scale

    Pain will be measured on a 6-point verbal rating pain scale (VRS) where higher scores mean worse outcome (1-no pain; 2-mild pain; 3-moderate pain; 4-severe pain; 5-very severe pain; 6-the worst possible pain).

    Time frame: 24-48 hours after surgery

  7. Evaluation of postoperative pain on verbal rating scale

    Pain will be measured on a 6-point verbal rating pain scale (VRS) where higher scores mean worse outcome (1-no pain; 2-mild pain; 3-moderate pain; 4-severe pain; 5-very severe pain; 6-the worst possible pain).

    Time frame: 48-72 hours after surgery

  8. Evaluation of postoperative pain on verbal rating scale

    Pain will be measured on a 6-point verbal rating pain scale (VRS) where higher scores mean worse outcome (1-no pain; 2-mild pain; 3-moderate pain; 4-severe pain; 5-very severe pain; 6-the worst possible pain).

    Time frame: 72 hours- 7 days after surgery

  9. Evaluation of postoperative pain by marking the number of pain tablets and time of their consumption

    After measuring their pain level on VAS and VRS, patients will be writing the number of Paracetamol tablets (500mg) that were taken and exact time of their consumption.

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

  10. Evaluation of postoperative pain by marking the number of pain tablets and time of their consumption

    After measuring their pain level on VAS and VRS, patients will be writing the number of Paracetamol tablets (500mg) that were taken and exact time of their consumption.

    Time frame: 24-48 hours after surgery

  11. Evaluation of postoperative pain by marking the number of pain tablets and time of their consumption

    After measuring their pain level on VAS and VRS, patients will be writing the number of Paracetamol tablets (500mg) that were taken and exact time of their consumption.

    Time frame: 48-72 hours after surgery

  12. Evaluation of postoperative pain by marking the number of pain tablets and time of their consumption

    After measuring their pain level on VAS and VRS, patients will be writing the number of Paracetamol tablets (500mg) that were taken and exact time of their consumption.

    Time frame: 72 hours- 7 days after surgery

  13. Evaluation of preoperative tragus- oral commissure and outer eye canthus-angle of the mandible distances at the side of the extraction

    Postoperative swelling will be evaluated by measuring distances tragus- oral commissure and outer eye canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction by using soft tape, expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  14. Evaluation of postoperative swelling

    Postoperative swelling will be evaluated by measuring distances tragus- oral commissure and outer eye canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction by using soft tape, expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 24 hours after surgery

  15. Evaluation of postoperative swelling

    Postoperative swelling will be evaluated by measuring distances tragus- oral commissure and outer eye canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction by using soft tape, expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 48 hours after surgery

  16. Evaluation of postoperative swelling

    Postoperative swelling will be evaluated by measuring distances tragus- oral commissure and outer eye canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction by using soft tape, expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 72 hours after surgery

  17. Evaluation of postoperative swelling

    Postoperative swelling will be evaluated by measuring distances tragus- oral commissure and outer eye canthus-angle of the mandible at the side of the extraction by using soft tape, expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 7 days after surgery

  18. Evaluation of preoperative maximal inter-incisor distance

    Maximal inter-incisor distance at baseline will be measured by means of a soft tape, and expressed in millimeters (mm).

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  19. Evaluation of postoperative trismus

    Trismus will be measured through assessment of a maximal inter-incisor distance by means of a soft tape, expressed in millimeters (mm).

    Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively

  20. Evaluation of postoperative trismus

    Trismus will be measured through assessment of a maximal inter-incisor distance by means of a soft tape, expressed in millimeters (mm).

    Time frame: 48 hours postoperatively

  21. Evaluation of postoperative trismus

    Trismus will be measured through assessment of a maximal inter-incisor distance by means of a soft tape, expressed in millimeters (mm).

    Time frame: 7 days postoperatively

  22. Relative gene expression of inflammatory and wound healing mediators in gingival crevicular fluid of the distal sulcus of the second mandibular molar preoperatively

    To measure the relative gene expression of VEGF, TGF-β1, IL-6, IL-1β in samples of gingival crevicular fluid before surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  23. Protein expression of specialized pro-resolving inflammation mediator maresin 1 (Mar1) in gingival crevicular fluid of the distal sulcus of the second mandibular molar preoperatively

    To measure the protein expression of Mar1 in samples of gingival crevicular fluid before surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  24. Relative gene expression of inflammatory and wound healing mediators in wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth

    To measure the relative gene expression of VEGF, TGF-β1, IL-6, IL-1β in samples of wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth.

    Time frame: 48 hours postoperatively

  25. Relative gene expression of inflammatory and wound healing mediators in wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth

    To measure the relative gene expression of VEGF, TGF-β1, IL-6, IL-1β in samples of wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth.

    Time frame: 7 days postoperatively

  26. Protein expression of specialized pro-resolving inflammation mediator maresin 1 (Mar1) in wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth

    To measure the protein expression of Mar1 in samples of wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth

    Time frame: 48 hours postoperatively

  27. Protein expression of specialized pro-resolving inflammation mediator maresin 1 (Mar1) in wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth

    To measure the protein expression of Mar1 in samples of wound exudate after surgical removal of impacted mandibular wisdom teeth.

    Time frame: 7 days postoperatively

  28. Evaluation of soft tissue healing using Landry healing index

    Independent researcher will evaluate soft tissue healing by marking the number in front of the given description: 1. Very poor- tissue color: more than 50% of gingivae red Response to palpation: bleeding Granulation tissue: present Incision margin: not epithelialised, with loss of epithelium beyond margins Suppuration: present; 2. Poor- Tissue color: more than 50% of gingivae red Response to palpation: bleeding Granulation tissue: present Incision margin: not epitheliased with connective tissue exposed. 3. Good- Tissue color: less than 50% of gingivae red Response to palpation: no bleeding Granulation tissue: none Incision margin: no connective tissue exposed 4. Very good- Tissue color: less than 25% of gingivae red Response to palpation: no bleeding Granulation tissue: none Incision margin: no connective tissue exposed 5. Excellent-Tissue color: all gingivae pink Response to palpation:no bleeding Granulation tissue:none; Incision margin:no connective tissue exposed

    Time frame: 7 days after surgery

Secondary outcomes

  1. Evaluation of preoperative probing depth of mandibular second molar in six points

    Probing depth is the distance from the base of the sulcus/pocket to the gingival margin and it will be measured in three following buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface of second molar, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface using periodontal probe calibrated in millimeters. The measurements will be expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  2. Evaluation of postoperative probing depth of mandibular second molar in six points

    Probing depth is the distance from the base of the sulcus/pocket to the gingival margin and it will be measured in three following buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface of second molar, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface using periodontal probe calibrated in millimeters. The measurements will be expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 3 months after surgery

  3. Evaluation of preoperative gingival margin level of mandibular second molar in six points

    Gingival margin level is the distance from gingival margin to the cementoenamel junction and it will be measured in three following buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface of second molar, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface using periodontal probe calibrated in millimeters. The measurements will be expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  4. Evaluation of postoperative gingival margin level of mandibular second molar in six points

    Gingival margin level is the distance from gingival margin to the cementoenamel junction and it will be measured in three following buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface of second molar, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface using periodontal probe calibrated in millimeters. The measurements will be expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 3 month after surgery

  5. Evaluation of preoperative clinical attachment level of mandibular second molar in six points

    Clinical attachment level of mandibular second molar will be evaluated through a formula by subtracting gingival margin level measurement from probing depth measurement in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface of second molar, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface. The measurements will be expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  6. Evaluation of postoperative clinical attachment level of mandibular second molar in six points

    Clinical attachment level of mandibular second molar will be evaluated through a formula by subtracting gingival margin level measurement from probing depth measurement in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface of second molar, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface. The measurements will be expressed in millimeters.

    Time frame: 3 months after surgery

  7. Evaluation of preoperative bleeding on probing of mandibular second molar in six points

    Gentle periodontal probing will be performed in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface. Occurrence of bleeding on gentle probing will be marked as 1, no bleeding will be marked as 0.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  8. Evaluation of postoperative bleeding on probing of mandibular second molar in six points

    Gentle periodontal probing will be performed in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface, lingual distal point and mid lingual point on the lingual surface. Occurrence of bleeding on gentle probing will be marked as 1, no bleeding will be marked as 0.

    Time frame: 3 months after surgery

  9. Evaluation of preoperative plaque index score of mandibular second molar

    Gentle periodontal probing will be performed in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface. Each point will be given one of the following scores: 0- no plaque; 1-thin plaque layer at the gingival margin, only detectable by probing; 2-moderate plaque layer at the gingival margin, plaque visible to the naked eye; 3-abundant plaque along the gingival margin, interdental spaces filled with plaque. The score will be expressed in the mean value of acquired measurements.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  10. Evaluation of postoperative plaque index score of mandibular second molar

    Gentle periodontal probing will be performed in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface. Each point will be given one of the following scores: 0- no plaque; 1-thin plaque layer at the gingival margin, only detectable by probing; 2-moderate plaque layer at the gingival margin, plaque visible to the naked eye; 3-abundant plaque along the gingival margin, interdental spaces filled with plaque. The score will be expressed in the mean value of acquired measurements.

    Time frame: 3 months postoperatively

  11. Evaluation of preoperative gingival index score of mandibular second molar

    Gentle periodontal probing will be performed in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface. Each point will be given one of the following scores: 0-normal gingiva; 1- mild inflammation: slight change in color, slight edema, no bleeding on probing; 2 -moderate inflammation: redness, edema, and glazing or bleeding on probing; 3- severe inflammation: marked redness and edema, tendency toward spontaneous bleeding, ulceration. The score will be expressed in the mean value of acquired measurements.

    Time frame: 1 hour preoperatively

  12. Evaluation of postoperative gingival index score of mandibular second molar

    Gentle periodontal probing will be performed in three buccal points, mesial, mid buccal, distal and in medial distal point on the distal surface. Each point will be given one of the following scores: 0-normal gingiva; 1- mild inflammation: slight change in color, slight edema, no bleeding on probing; 2 -moderate inflammation: redness, edema, and glazing, or bleeding on probing; 3- severe inflammation: marked redness and edema, tendency toward spontaneous bleeding, ulceration. The score will be expressed in the mean value of acquired measurements.

    Time frame: 3 months after surgery

  13. Incidence of postoperative alveolar osteitis

    Occurrence of postoperative complication such as alveolar osteitis will be monitored within first 7 days after surgery and recorded.

    Time frame: Within 7 days after surgery

  14. Incidence of postoperative infection

    Occurrence of postoperative complication such as postoperative infection will be monitored within first three months after surgery and recorded.

    Time frame: Within 3 months after surgery

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Study locations

1 site
  • School of dental medicine, University of Belgrade
    Belgrade, 11000, Serbia
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References and documents

Publications

  • Nasirzade J, Kargarpour Z, Hasannia S, Strauss FJ, Gruber R. Platelet-rich fibrin elicits an anti-inflammatory response in macrophages in vitro. J Periodontol. 2020 Feb;91(2):244-252. doi: 10.1002/JPER.19-0216. Epub 2019 Sep 14. PubMed 31376159 ↗
  • Gupta N, Agarwal S. Advanced-PRF: Clinical evaluation in impacted mandibular third molar sockets. J Stomatol Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2021 Feb;122(1):43-49. doi: 10.1016/j.jormas.2020.04.008. Epub 2020 Apr 29. PubMed 32360489 ↗

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will be available only to researcher who will enroll the participants and collect the data

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT06190015
Lead sponsor
University of Belgrade
Responsible party
Ruzica Brajovic (principal investigator, University of Belgrade) — Principal investigator
First posted
Jan 5, 2024
Start date
May 23, 2022
Primary completion
Jan 20, 2024 (estimated)
Completion
Mar 20, 2024 (estimated)
Last update
Jan 5, 2024

Study contacts

Snjezana Colic, professor of oral surgery
study chair · School of dental medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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Nothing here yet. If you are running this trial, taking part in it, or weighing whether to, this is the place to say so.

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