Feasibility Testing of a New Way to Support the Jaw During 3rd Molar Extractions

Completed

Conditions studied: Impacted Third Molar Tooth, Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome

In brief

Cross sectional observational study to assess the feasibility of using the functional prototype of the restful jaw support device to support the jaw when extracting mandibular 3rd molars using moderate/deep sedation. An additional meeting(s) will occur, after the oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMS) have completed all treatment procedures utilizing the device and surveys are completed, to provide feedback on how the device performed.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03512769

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

19

Starts

2018-06-01

Expected to finish

2018-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-08-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 24. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Is between 18 to 24 years of age.
• Requires surgical removal of bilateral mandibular 3rd molars (concurrent maxillary 3rd molar extractions allowed).
• Will consent to have 3rd molar surgical removal with the device supporting the mandible.
• Indication for moderate/deep sedation and medically able to tolerate sedation.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Category I (healthy patient) and Category II (patients with mild systemic disease).

You may not qualify if…

• Any condition or situation that the surgeon feels would prevent the patient from participating in the study.

Where it is running

• University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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