Treatment of fibrinolytic alveolitis by a collagen paste (Formula K). A preliminary report.

Abstract

Treatment of dry socket using a specially formulated collagen paste was found to be more effective than a treaditional method (zinc oxide/oil of cloves). Collagen-treated patients were less likely to return for review, experienced less pain, showed less tissue reaction and required fewer treatments than zinc oxide-treated controls.

• Authors: R Mitchell
• Journal: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery (Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg) Vol. 15 Issue 2 Pg. 127-33 (Apr 1986) ISSN: 0901-5027 [Print] Denmark
• PMID: 3083016 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Ointments
• Collagen

Topics

• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Collagen (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Dry Socket (physiopathology, therapy)
• Humans
• Ointments
• Pain, Postoperative (physiopathology)
• Time Factors
• Tooth Extraction (methods)