An evaluation of 9-aminoacridine/Gelfoam to reduce dry socket formation.

Abstract

This clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of locally applied 9-aminoacridine in Gelfoam in reducing the incidence of dry socket formation after third molar extractions. Results indicated that this technique was not effective. The incidence of dry socket formation in smokers and nonsmokers was compared. Also, the influence of surgical trauma on dry socket formation was examined.

• Authors: W S Johnson, E E Blanton
• Journal: Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology (Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol) Vol. 66 Issue 2 Pg. 167-70 (Aug 1988) ISSN: 0030-4220 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3174049 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Aminoacridines
• Aminacrine

Topics

• Aminacrine (therapeutic use)
• Aminoacridines (therapeutic use)
• Dry Socket (prevention & control)
• Female
• Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable (therapeutic use)
• Humans
• Male
• Molar, Third (surgery)
• Smoking
• Tooth Extraction (adverse effects)