Comparison of Electrocautery and Scalpel Blade Incisions of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare electrocautery and scalpel blade incisions during surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. The study will evaluate postoperative pain, intraoperative blood loss, and wound healing in patients undergoing third molar surgery. A total of 78 participants will be randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive either a scalpel blade incision or an electrocautery incision under standardized surgical conditions.

NCT Number	NCT07723326
Lead Sponsor	Riphah International University
Conditions	Impacted Mandibular Third Molar
Enrollment	78 participants
Start Date	2026-08-01
Primary Completion	2026-11-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-23