Alvogyl versus zinc oxide eugenol after saline irrigation as a treatment for alveolar osteitis

Incidence Etiology and Treatment of Alveolar Osteitis

Alveolar osteitis is the most common post operative sequel to tooth extraction. It occurs despite the most exacting operative technique, aseptic procedure and regardless of the ability of surgeons. Various packing materials are available for topical treatment of alveolar osteitis. Purpose: The present study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of Zinc Oxide Eugenol dressing, ...

Efficacy of different methods used for dry socket management: A systematic review

BACKGROUND Dry socket is one of the most common complications occurring after the extraction of a permanent tooth, but in spite of its high incidence there is not an established treatment for this condition. OBJECTIVES Analyze the efficacy of different methods used in the management of dry socket regarding results of pain's relief and alveolar mucosa healing compared to conventional surgical ...

Residual Eugenol From Zinc Oxide - Eugenol Compounds EUGENE

Setting Reaction of Zinc Oxide and Eugenol !

Zinc oxide-eugenol mixtures have been used in dentistry for a number of years. The setting mechanism of these mixtures was investigated. X-rav diffraction dat a and electron photomicrovaphs g ive ~vid~nce that a crystll:lline compound is formed. Analysis and molecular-weight dettrml.nat lons show t hat th,s compound corresponds t o the empirical formula (OIOH l.' O2) 2 Zn, ztnC eugenolate. Infr...

Tooth Discoloration Resulting from a Nano Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Sealer

INTRODUCTION A desirable quality of any endodontic sealer is its ability to be tooth color friendly. Therefore the aim of the present study was to evaluate the tooth discoloration potential of a nano zinc oxide-eugenol (NZOE) sealer. METHODS AND MATERIALS In order to evaluate tooth discoloration, the pulp chamber of 60 human maxillary central and lateral incisors were filled with one of the s...