Piezosurgery and Conventional Rotary Instruments on Third Molar Surgery

A Randomized Split Mouth Clinical Trial Comparing Piezosurgery and Conventional Rotary Instruments on Impacted Third Molar Surgery

The aim of this study is to compare piezosurgery and conventional surgery in impacted third molar surgery and to determine its effect on postoperative outcomes and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I-II
• Aged 18-35
• Symmetrical Class 2 Position B according to Winter and Pell-gregory classification
• Asymptomatic lower third molar tooth with the same difficulty according to the Yuasa difficulty index

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who had systemic disease affecting bone or soft tissue metabolism
• Smokers (more than 10 cigarettes a day
• Alcohol dependent
• Systemic disease affecting bone or soft tissue metabolism
• Acute pericoronitis or acute periodontal disease at the time of operation, and used antibiotics due to acute infection