Avatar-assisted Pre- and Post-operative Information Following Surgical Removal of a Mandibular Third Molar.

Avatar-assisted Pre- and Post-operative Information Following Surgical Removal of a Mandibular Third Molar. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study assess the efficacy of digital avatar-assisted pre- and post-operative information against nurse-led oral and written information following SRM3 including an analysis of potential risk factors associated with impaired convalescent

This study assess the efficacy of digital avatar-assisted pre- and post-operative information against nurse-led oral and written information following SRM3 including an analysis of potential risk factors associated with impaired convalescent

Inclusion Criteria:

• A partially or totally impacted mandibular third molar.
• Indication for surgical removal of a mandibular third molar.
• Age between 18-80.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous surgical removal of mandibular third molar.
• Indication for other surgical interventions within the oral cavity including upper third molar removal in conjunction with surgical removal of mandibular third molar.
• Infection and inflammatory symptoms in the oral cavity at the time of surgical removal of mandibular third molar.
• Medication with antiresorptive agents or daily analgesics.
• ASA score 3 or above.
• Reduced bone healing capacity due to severe anemia, hypothyroidism, or poor nutrition.
• Previous radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
• Psychological disease.