Effect of TTurmeric in management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket): A clinical study
by Forest Raga January 16, 2021
The present study was carried out to investigate the efficacy and safety of turmeric in the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
Aims & objectivesThe aim of this study was to study the therapeutic, healing benefits of turmeric, an herb commonly used in Asia
Treatment Offered
The study was conducted in the department of oral & maxillofacial surgery of Indira Gandhi government dental college Jammu.178 patients were selected from the outpatient department of oral & maxillofacial surgery. The diagnosis of dry socket was made clinically. Turmeric dressing with mustard oil was given in group A & in group B ZOE dressing was given.
Results
In this study, there was a significant reduction in pain, inflammation & discomfort after turmeric and ZOE dressing. Wound healing was seen faster, than dressing with ZOE. There is no side effect of Turmeric. Statistical analysis was done p < 0.05, was found statistically significant
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