Effect of Intrasocket Application of Manuka Honey on Postsurgical Pain of Impacted Mandibular Third Molars Surgery: Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Sufficient evidence exists recommending the use of honey in the management of wounds. Studies revealed that the healing effect of honey could be classified by its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of its components. Since surgical extraction of impacted molars is one of the most common operations in the oral cavity and the postoperative pain disturbing the patient may reduce the quality of health service, this study aimed to assess the analgesic potential of Manuka honey application into the extraction socket of impacted mandibular third molars.

Methods

This randomized split-mouth controlled study included 33 patients undergoing impacted bilateral lower third molars surgery under local anesthesia (n = 66). Randomization was carried

SUBMITTER: Al-Khanati NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6328820 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature