Pulsed electromagnetic energy therapy in third molar surgery.
Pulsed electromagnetic energy is being increasingly employed to reduced symptoms and enhance the healing process following tissue injury. A double-blind placebo-controlled trial has been carried out to assess the value of electromagnetic energy in third molar surgery, but no significant benefit has been found.
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena / Q000379:methods / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010919:Placebos; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014313:Trismus / Q000517:prevention & control
D010919:Placebos; D000082:Acetaminophen