Antimicrobial agent containing absorbable gelatin sponge to prevent dry socket: A systematic review

Background: The use of absorbable gelatin sponges (AGSs) as a hemostatic surgical material resulted in reduction dry sockets occurrence. systemic antibiotics and antimicrobial agents can also reduce the infection extracted teeth, therefore, it may show pain-relieving effects on socket well. Objective: Given high prevalence main objective this review was brief overview AGSs, including to prevent sockets. Methods: electronic search literature done Pubmed Google Scholar databases with MESH keywords Antimicrobials, Gelatin sponge, Gelfoam, Dry socket, Antibiotics, Alveolar osteitis . Only papers published English were investigated. No limitations put publication date. Results: Of 279 papers, 79 articles found relevant study. All abstracts reviewed, only desired selected. final manual led 15 for Among these studies, 5 studies related Conclusion: reviewed showed that systemic/topical and, socket. Besides, antimicrobial-loaded AGSs be helpful curing or preventing There limited number clinical trials used loaded More are needed, especially subgroups patients risk infectious conditions, validate effectiveness