COMPARISON OF POST OPERATIVE PAIN AND SWELLING AFTER WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION USING DIFFERENT SURGICAL TECHNIQUES

Abstract

Even though it's a common dental treatment, swelling and pain are common side effects of wisdom teeth extraction. A variety of surgical approaches have been refined to lessen the likelihood of these side effects. Examining the effects of traditional rotary bur, piezosurgery, and minimally invasive methods on swelling and pain after wisdom teeth extraction is the primary goal of this research. Fifty patients who needed their mandibular third molars extracted were divided into three equal groups. Using standardized facial reference sites at different time intervals, edema was quantified and postoperative discomfort was evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). After piezosurgery and other minimally invasive procedures, patients reported far less discomfort and swelling than those who had the traditional approach. These results provide more evidence that cutting-edge surgical methods have the potential to improve patient comfort and shorten the recovery time.