Comparative evaluation of Honey extract and ZnO-Eugenol dressing for management of alveolar osteitis : Prospective Study

Dr. Deepak Passi; Dr. Mukesh Kumar Hasija

Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018

Comparative evaluation of Honey extract and ZnO-Eugenol dressing for management of alveolar osteitis : Prospective Study

Dr. Deepak Passi, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Hasija

Abstract :

Aim: To determine the efficacy of honey in enhancing the soft tissue healing of the dry socket after tooth extraction. Methodology: Total of 70 patients were taken and divided into 2 groups , Experimental group (honey) (n=40) and control group (zinc oxide eugenol) (n=30). Honey extract was used as socket dressing in experimental group and ZOE in control group. No post operative antibiotic was given in either group but analgesic was allowed as per need. The parameters like pain , swelling , redness , formation of granulation tissue , sign of infection were assessed immediate postoperatively up to 3 weeks. Results : Honey reduces the pain intensity in experimental group as compared to control group but the result was statistically not significant (p> 0.05.) Formation of granulation tissue and resultant healing of socket was enhanced in honey group than ZOE group and result was statistically significant(p< 0.05). Other clinical parameters like swelling , redness , halitosis , trismus were also lower in honey group as compared to ZOE group though result was statistically insignificant.Conclusion: As an alternative to traditional medicaments used , honey reduces the pain severity , enhances the soft tissue healing in dry socket, however small sample size and only clinical aspects of socket healing measured are our limitations and further research is recommended.