Introduction
temporomandibular problems, edema, pain, mandibular fractures, hemorrhage, haemorrhage, fractures, nerve paraesthesia, trismus, oedema, trauma
TRISMUS, EDEMA, HEMORRHAGE, HAEMORRHAGE, CAVITY, DRY SOCKET, SEQUELAE, OEDEMA
Third molar transalveolar extractions are one of the most common procedures routinely performed in oral surgery. Subsequent to surgical removal of impacted lower third molars, there is significant degree of trauma to the soft tissue and bony structures in the oral cavity. Consequently, patients may experience numerous problems such as facial swelling, pain, hemorrhage, dry socket, nerve paraesthesia, and limited mouth opening [Amongst these postoperative outcomes of third molar surgeries- pain, difficulty in mouth opening and facial oedema are most common. An extensive research has been done in terms of post operative management of third molar surgeries, especially pertaining to pain, facial oedema and difficulty in mouth opening [KT is elastic therapeutic tape created by Dr. Kase in 1970s. KT was developed as an adjuvant treatment modality in sports medicine and it is primarily utilized to support injured soft tissues (muscles and joints). KT is believed to regulate blood and lymph flow along with removal of lymphatic fluid or haemorrhage congestions by elevating the skin and enabling fluids to shift from areas of higher pressure to lower pressure based on the direction of application. Moreover, KT influences muscular mechanoreceptors, which reduces pain and also facial oedema [In recent years, several researchers have successfully used KT following oral and maxillofacial surgery for temporomandibular problems, orthognathic therapy, mandibular fractures, and midface fractures. Although theory predicts that clinical advantages should follow, data to support this is scant. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of extra oral application of kinesiologic tape on post operative sequelae following surgical removal of mandibular third molar. The hypothesis for this study is that kinesiologic taping will reduce pain, edema and trismus after surgical removal of mandibular third molar.