“Dry Socket” is the term most frequently used for rather a very common, very unpleasant and dreaded local and post operative complication of routine exodontias. Hundred patients with dry socket were randomly devided in two groups, Group A and group B. Group A patients were treated with freshly prepared Zinc oxide eugenol in sterile cotton fibres, whereas group B patients were given Alvogyl dressing in the socket. This study shows that use of Alvogyl paste in dry socket provides prompt Relief from pain in comparison to Zinc oxide and Eugenol dressing and minimizes Patients visit to dental clinic for dressing