Publication: Comparative Study to Determine the efficacy of Zinc Oxide Eugenol and Alveogyl in Treatment of Dry Socket
Date
2017
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Background
Dry socket is one of the most common complications following permanent tooth
extraction, especially mandibular third molar. Management remains controversial
and different authors have shown different results with the use of zinc oxide eugenol
and AlveogylTM, some preferring AlveogylTM over zinc oxide eugenol.
Objective
To determine the incidence, possible risk factors and compare the effectiveness of two
most commonly used agents (Zinc oxide eugenol and AlveogylTM) for management of
dry socket.
Method
Dry socket patients were randomly divided into two groups. Various risk factors
were recorded through proper history. After thorough irrigation with normal saline,
zinc oxide eugenol paste mixed with cotton pellet was placed in one group whereas
AlveogylTM was placed in another group. Intensity of pain was recorded on visual
analogue scale of Zero to ten. Pain score was recorded at the time of diagnosis, thirty
and sixty minutes after placement of medication and on second, fifth, seventh and
tenth day. The medication was changed every day until the pain subsided. The data
were collected and analyzed using SPPS software (version 20).
Result
Incidence of dry socket was 4.70%, more common in males (59.09%). It was more
common after extraction mandibular third molar. Initial and final pain relief on visual
analogue scale was better with use of zinc oxide eugenol.
Conclusion
Zinc oxide Eugenol paste is more effective in management of dry socket for early as
well as final pain relief compared to AlveogylTM.
KEY WORDS
Alveogyl, dry socket, visual analogue scale, zinc oxide eugenol
Description
Chaurasia NK, Upadhyaya C, Dixit S
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences,
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Keywords
Alveogyl, dry socket, visual analogue scale, zinc oxide eugenol