Is treatment with platelet-rich fibrin better than zinc oxide eugenol in cases of established dry socket for controlling pain, reducing inflammation, and improving wound healing?
Аннотация:Objectives To appraise the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the management of established dry socket in terms of pain, inflammation, and wound healing. Materials and Methods Two hundred patients with established alveolar osteitis were studied to determine the efficacy of PRF and zinc oxide eugenol (ZOE) for pain control, inflammation reduction, and wound healing. Patients were randomly allocated to Group A (PRF) or Group B (ZOE). Patients were examined on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 14th postoperative day and evaluated for pain using visual analogue scale scores, inflammation with a gingival index score, and wound healing through a determination of the number of bony walls exposed. Results Group A showed better results in terms of pain remission, control of inflammation, and wound healing compared to Group B. Results between groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion PRF is a better alternative than ZOE for the effective management of alveolar osteitis.
Издательство:Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Источник:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Ключевые слова:Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments, Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques, Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques