SynthesisBMC oral health2024
Investigation of alveolar osteitis and the effectiveness of laser treatment: a unified Meta-analysis and review of the literature.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The comparison of lasers and topical desensitizing agents in the management of dentin hypersensitivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Pooled it
- Low-level laser treatment's ability to reduce dry socket pain.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2024Pooled it
- The Use of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) in the Management of Dry Socket: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Is injectable platelet-rich fibrin really effective in alveolar osteitis? a randomised controlled clinical trial.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Laser Therapy Versus Conventional Treatments in Oral Leukoplakia: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Recurrence, and Postoperative Outcomes.International journal of dentistry · 2026Review
- Clinical Practices and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Managing Alveolar Osteitis: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Yemen.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2026Article
- Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Periodontal Host Cells and a Seven-Species Periodontitis Model Biofilm.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- The Use of Cyanoacrylate and Glubran in Dentistry: A Review of Clinical Applications and Outcomes.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Doxycycline-integrated silk fibroin hydrogel: preparation, characterizations, and antimicrobial assessment for biomedical applications.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Hyaluronic Acid Combined with Ozone in Dental Practice.Biomedicines · 2024Article
- A case-control study on oral health knowledge and dental behavior among individuals with developmental delays in Jordan: caregiver perspective.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundPost-tooth extraction, dry socket is a frequently encountered complication, causing substantial pain and hindering the healing process. Conventional approaches to manage this condition have traditionally involved the use of antiseptic dressings to diminish bacterial presence and facilitate healing. This study aims to assess the efficacy of laser therapy in the symptomatic treatment of alveolitis.
methodsA literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, focusing on publications from 1998 to 31/01/2024 using relevant keywords. The combination of "laser" and "dry socket" was executed through the boolean connection AND.
resultsAt the conclusion of the study, a total of 50 studies were identified across the three search engines, with only three selected for the current systematic study and meta-analysis. The meta-analysis indicated that laser treatment proves effective in addressing alveolitis compared to Alvogyl. However, the correlation between the two was not highly significant.
conclusionThese findings suggest that laser therapy may serve as a viable alternative to traditional treatments for dry socket. This minimally invasive procedure has the potential to alleviate pain and promote healing with fewer associated side effects."
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