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, alvogyl dressing and platelet rich fibrin dressing in the treatment of dry socket. Materials: This study comprised 60 patients of dry socket in the span of 5 years. The patients were randomly divided into three groups on the basis of treatments: Group A (zinc oxide eugenol group), Group B (alvogyl group), and Group C (platelet rich fibrin group). The clinical progress was noted at 1 and 7 day of treatment. Results: Socket healing was faster and better in group C than in group A and B but symptomatic pain relief was faster in group A and group B. Conclusion: According to this study PRF might be a superior treatment of choice in the management of dry socket.