Speakers - 2026

Title: Clinical evaluation of a novel intraoral dressing after mandibular third molar surgery: A randomized controlled clinical trial

Abstract

Purpose: Surgical procedures involving the maxillofacial region frequently require intraoral incisions which are naturally exposed to a contaminated environment. The oral cavity contains saliva, plaque, microorganisms and food debris all of which increase the risk of postoperative infection and discomfort. Consequently, maintaining a clean and protected surgical site is essential to promote optimal healing and enhance patient comfort. This study focuses on evaluating a novel combination intraoral dressing material, “Metrogyl-Resopac,” designed to reduce postoperative contamination, infection and thermal sensitivity. The primary aim of this randomized clinical study was to assess the clinical efficacy of Metrogyl-Resopac in improving postoperative parameters such as pain, wound healing and thermal protection following surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

Method: A total of 100 patients requiring surgical extraction of impacted mandibular third molars were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups: the study group (n = 50) and the control group (n = 50).Postoperatively, the study group received Metrogyl-Resopac dressing whereas the control group received a conventional gauze pack. Clinical parameters evaluated included:

1. Pain recorded using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
2. Wound healing assessed by Modified Landry’s Wound Healing Scale
3. Thermal sensitivity evaluated by Modified Landry’s Wound Healing Scale

Results: The study group demonstrated a substantial reduction in postoperative pain levels, improved wound healing scores and significantly better thermal protection when compared to the control group. These differences were statistically significant (P < 0.001), indicating a superior clinical performance of Metrogyl-Resopac.

Conclusion: Metrogyl-Resopac proves to be an effective intraoral dressing material that minimizes postoperative infection, enhances wound healing and significantly improves patient comfort following mandibular third molar surgery.

The audience take away from presentation:

• Understanding the effectiveness of Metrogyl-Resopac as an intraoral dressing in reducing postoperative infection, improving wound healing and providing thermal protection after mandibular third molar surgery.
• Evidence-based comparison between a novel dressing (Metrogyl-Resopac) and conventional postoperative care (gauze pack), helping clinicians choose better postoperative management strategies.
• Insight into improved patient comfort including reduced pain, better healing outcomes, and enhanced protection of intraoral surgical sites.
• Practical application of a self-dissolving, bioadhesive dressing that simplifies postoperative care, reduces the need for frequent follow-ups and improves patient compliance.
• A reproducible clinical workflow that other faculty, researchers and surgeons can incorporate into their own clinical practice or research studies.