Abstract
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of CGF on post-operative patient comfort following coronectomy in impacted third molars with roots associated with the nervus alveolaris inferior.
Materials and Methods Thirty-five patients with bilateral vertical impacted wisdom teeth with roots associated with the nervus alveolaris inferior were included in the study with an indication for coronectomy. Coronectomy was performed on both sides followed by cgf on one side. Pain levels were monitored with the VAS scale for 7 post-operative days. In addition, the amount of edema occurring on post-operative days 2 and 7 was also measured. All data were statistically evaluated. Statistical significance was determined as p<0.001.
Results The first 6 days showed significantly lower (p<0.001) pain on the CGF-treated side, while the difference between the sides was not significant on the 7th day (p=0.627). On the 2nd day, significantly lower (p<0.001) edema occurred in the tragus-pogonion and angulus-lateral canthus planes on the CGF treated side. On day 7, there was no significant difference in edema between the sides. Uneventful healing was observed in all patients.
Conclusion It is possible to prevent possible nerve damage with coronectomy. In addition, CGF can successfully improve patient comfort in the early post-operative period.
Clinical Relevance Post-operative pain and edema, which are very important for patients, can be significantly reduced with the application of CGF, an easily obtainable autogenous product. The results obtained may provide valuable contributions to clinicians.