This study investigates the effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Kinesio Taping in reducing postoperative pain, edema, and improving recovery following impacted third molar surgery. A prospective, randomized clinical trial was conducted with 44 patients aged 18-35 years. Patients were assigned to three groups: (1) PRF applied locally to the extraction socket, (2) Kinesio Taping applied postoperatively and removed on the third day, and (3) a control group receiving standard postoperative care. Postoperative outcomes were assessed on days 3 and 7, including pain levels, edema, and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate PRF and Kinesio Taping as non-pharmacological adjuncts in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
This study investigates the effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) and Kinesio Taping in postoperative management following impacted mandibular third molar surgery. Postoperative complications, such as pain and edema, are commonly observed and may impact patient comfort and recovery. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of two non-pharmacological approaches-PRF and Kinesio Taping (Elastic Bandaging)-in postoperative care. A total of 44 patients aged 18-35 years participated in this prospective, randomized clinical trial. Patients were assigned to one of three groups: PRF Group: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) was applied locally into the extraction socket. Kinesio Taping Group: An elastic bandage was applied postoperatively to the surgical area and removed on the third day. Control Group: Standard postoperative care was provided with no additional intervention. Postoperative evaluations were conducted on the 3rd and 7th days. The measured parameters included: Edema: Measured using anthropometric techniques. Pain: Assessed with the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Quality of Life: Evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14). This study aims to assess the feasibility of PRF and Kinesio Taping in postoperative management.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
44
PRF was prepared using a centrifugation protocol and applied to the extraction socket.
Kinesio Tape was applied postoperatively to the masseter and submandibular region.
Patients in the control group received standard postoperative care.
Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Dentistry
Hatay, Turkey (Türkiye)
Postoperative Pain Assessment (NRS)
The pain intensity of the patients will be assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) on preoperative day 1 and postoperative days 3 and 7. On this scale: 0 indicates no pain, 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Before the procedure, patients were informed about the scale and instructed to rate their pain intensity accordingly.
Time frame: Preoperative day 1, postoperative days 3 and 7
Postoperative Facial Swelling Assessment
Swelling will be evaluated using anthropometric measurement techniques on preoperative (surgery day), postoperative days 1, 3, and 7. Measurement methods: Lateral canthus-gonion distance (distance from the outer corner of the eye to the mandibular angle) Commissure-tragus distance (distance from the oral commissure to the midpoint of the tragus) All measurements were performed using a flexible ruler, and the results were recorded in millimeters.
Time frame: Preoperative day 1, postoperative days 3 and 7
Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) Score
The quality of life of the patients will be assessed using the OHIP-14 questionnaire on postoperative days 3 and 7. OHIP-14 consists of 14 standardized items, each rated on a scale from 0 to 4. Total scores range from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating worse quality of life. This scale was used to evaluate the impact of postoperative complications on patients' quality of life.
Time frame: Postoperative days 3 and 7
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