Clinical and cost-effectiveness of synbiotics versus antibiotics and analgesics in post-tooth extraction socket healing: A randomized controlled trial.

Heena Shaikh, Lata Ajay Tapnikar, Vidyalakshmi Shankararaman, Shrikant Patel, Dhrumi Shah, Vyoma Patel

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Heena ShaikhDepartment Hospital & Healthcare Management, Trinity Western University, Canada.

Lata Ajay TapnikarDepartment of Community Medicine, GS Medical College, Hapur, India.

Vidyalakshmi ShankararamanPrivate Practice, Sai Shankar Multispeciality Clinic, Arumbakkam Chennai, Humber College, Ontario, Canada.

Shrikant PatelDepartment of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, USA.

Dhrumi ShahDepartment of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, USA.

Vyoma PatelDepartment of Cariology and Comprehensive Care, NYU College of Dentistry, New York, USA.

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Abstract

There has been a noticeable increase in the use of alternative strategies such as herbal medicines and laser therapies to tackle a range of health issues, including oral diseases. Therefore, it is of interest to examine how synbiotics affect tooth extraction socket healing and problems. Hence, a total of 210 patients, were split into three groups of 70 individuals each. The primary outcome measures were assessed on the 3rd, 5th, and 7th days after the extraction. Group 3 patients had the highest incidence of bleeding, while group 1 had the lowest. Group 3 experienced the highest level of discomfort and swelling, while group 1 reported the lowest. Thus, post-extraction wound healing using synbiotics' benefits.

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analgesics synbioticsAntibioticstooth extraction

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PMID40822785

DOI10.6026/973206300211719

PMCPMC12357718

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