Comparison between the efficiency of alo evera extract and alvogyl in dry socket (Alveolar osteitis) management

Abstract

Background: Dry socket is the most common complication following tooth extraction. However, it is a painful and annoying condition for the patient, and up to the present time the causes of this condition have not been precisely determined, and the proposed treatments aim to relieve symptoms, until the socket heals itself. Aim: The main objective of this study is to compare the efficacy of Alo evera extract and Alvogyl in pain relief associated with dry socket. Materials and Methods: 40 patients (ranged from 29 to 60 years), who had dry socket after tooth extraction in the molar region, were included in the study. They were divided equally and randomly into two groups: group A (Aloe vera) and group B (Alvogyl). Pain values were recorded in the two groups after 2, and 7 days. Results: After 2, and 7 days Aloe vera showed a statistically significant difference in relieving pain compared to Alvogyl (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion: The use of Aloevera extract shows promising results in terms of pain relief in patients with dry socket.