Kinesio taping in reducing pain, swelling and trismus after impacted third molar surgery

Abstract

AIM: To evaluate effectiveness of kinesio tape on reducing postoperative sequelae in mandibular third molar surgery.

OBJECTIVE: 

1. To evaluate effectiveness of kinesio tape on reducing post-operative swelling in mandibular third molar surgery .


2. To evaluate effectiveness of kinesio tape on reducing post-operative pain in mandibular third molar surgery


3. To evaluate effectiveness of kinesio tape on reducing post-operative trismus in mandibular third molar surgery

MATERIALS AND METHOD:

POPULATION: patients undergoing surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar

INTERVENTION: Application of kinesio tape post operatively 

COMPARISON: Regular post operative management.

OUTCOME:post operative swelling, pain and trismus.

RESULT: A statistically significant decrease in swelling  and mouth opening score is observed

CONCLUSION: Kinesio taping (KT) is an effective technique with no side effects which is simple to use and contributes in reducing postoperative sequelae  in mandibular third molar surgery.