Tackling Dry Socket Via Laser Therapy in Smokers

Last updated: June 29, 2024
Sponsor: Badr University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Osteomyelitis

Treatment

Alveogyl dressing

Diode laser therapy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06481293
BUC-IACUC-231015-42
  • Ages 25-40
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

This study examines the efficiency of diode laser therapy to manage dry sockets after tooth extraction.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Smokers patient

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Females on contraceptives.

  • Diabetic patients

  • Hepatitis C virus patients

  • Patients on corticosteroids

  • Patients with renal diseases

  • Anemic patients

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Alveogyl dressing
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 30, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2024

Study Description

The study compares the efficiency of diode laser therapy and using only alveogyl to accelerate the healing of dry sockets after tooth extraction in smokers. Smoker patients with dry sockets were enrolled randomly into two different groups. Group 1 received dual wavelength laser diode therapy, three times per week. While group 2 received only a topical application of alveogl. The treatment lasted for two consecutive weeks. The treatment efficiency was evaluated by measuring the volume of the socket using the syringe method. The pain level was measured by the visual analog scale.

Connect with a study center

  • Badr University in Cairo

    Cairo, 11837
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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