RecruitingNCT01805869

Oral Specimen and Data Acquisition Study of Subjects Requiring Third Molar Removal


Sponsor

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Enrollment

10,000 participants

Start Date

Jun 19, 2013

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Background: \- The third molars (wisdom teeth) normally grow in during late adolescence or early adulthood. Many people need or choose to have these teeth removed with oral surgery. Normally, the removed teeth and tissue are thrown away as medical waste. However, oral health researchers want to collect the teeth and tissue for research. They also want to encourage dentists at the National Institutes of Health to improve their skills in oral surgery. This study will collect the teeth and tissue of people who need to have oral surgery to remove their wisdom teeth. Objectives: * To provide continued dental skills training for dentists at the National Institutes of Health. * To collect teeth and tissue samples following wisdom tooth removal surgery. Eligibility: \- Individuals between 16 and 50 who need to have their wisdom teeth removed. Design: * This study will involve a minimum of three visits. There will be a screening visit, a surgery visit, and at least one follow-up visit. * Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. A full dental exam with x-rays will be given to evaluate the need for surgery. * At the second visit, participants will have oral surgery to remove their wisdom teeth. The teeth and tissue removed during the surgery will be collected for study. * Participants will receive drugs to control the pain after surgery. They will also be able to contact a dentist if there are any problems. * Between 7 and 21 days after surgery, participants will have a followup visit to check the healing. If they are having no problems, this will be the last visit. If there are any postsurgery issues, they will be scheduled for additional visits as needed.


Eligibility

Min Age: 16 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This NIH study collects tissue samples and data from people undergoing third molar (wisdom tooth) removal to study oral biology, healing, and the factors that affect recovery and complications after the procedure. Tissue collected includes extracted teeth, bone, and gum tissue. You may be eligible if: - You are between 16 and 50 years old - You have been clinically evaluated and need third molar extraction - You are in generally good health (ASA status I or II) - You are willing to allow research use of the extracted tissue - You are able to give informed consent You may NOT be eligible if: - You are pregnant or nursing - The extraction cannot be safely performed due to medical complexity or history Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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