Clinical evaluation of Ribes nigrum and Vaccinium myrtillus extract on the healing of gingivectomy wounds

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Associate professor, Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

2 Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, Faculty of dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

Abstract

Background : Wound healing following gingivectomy is a complex process that is affected by a variety of factors. Whenever possible, rapid healing and a pain –free postoperative period are desirable after any surgical procedure. A topical gel containing Ribes nigrum and Vaccinium myrtillus extracts (Vitrocure®) was found to possess antiseptic, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Aim: The current study attempted to evaluate the efficacy of this gel on postoperative wound healing and pain control after gingivectomy.
Material and methods: The study included 20 gingivectomy cases divided into : Group-1 (Test group): comprised 10 cases where the gingivectomy sites were covered by the gel and cyanoacrylate dressing, post operatively. Group-2 (Control group) : comprised 10 cases that were covered by cyanoacrylate only. Healing was assessed using the healing index of Laundry. Pain was assessed using a numerical pain index .
Results: The test group demonstrated superior healing when compared to control at one and two weeks, postoperatively. Moreover, patients reported less postoperative pain in the first five days after surgery in comparison to control group.

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