Topical-Ozonized Olive Oil - A Boon for Post-Extraction Cases: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Area of Science:

• Dental Surgery
• Oral Medicine
• Natural Therapeutics

Background:

• Post-surgical care in exodontia traditionally focuses on pain and infection, often neglecting wound healing.
• Extraction wound healing is a critical but often overlooked aspect of post-operative dental care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the analgesic and antibacterial effects of topical ozonized olive oil versus standard post-operative treatments.
• To assess the impact of ozonized olive oil on extraction site healing in dental patients.

Main Methods:

• A randomized controlled trial involving 200 patients undergoing exodontia.
• Group A received topical ozonized olive oil; Group B received standard antibiotics and analgesics.
• Wound healing assessed using the Landry, Turnbull, and Howley Index; pain evaluated via visual analog scale (VAS) on day five.

Main Results:

• No significant difference in pain (VAS scores) between ozonized olive oil and standard treatment groups on days two, three, and five.
• Ozonized olive oil group showed significantly better wound healing outcomes on day five (P=0.025).
• Both groups demonstrated improvements, but the ozonized olive oil group exhibited superior wound healing.

Conclusions:

• Topical ozonized olive oil serves as a safe and effective alternative to conventional post-exodontia pain and antibiotic medications.
• Ozonized olive oil can accelerate wound healing in extraction sockets, improving patient recovery.
• This natural agent presents a promising option for enhancing post-surgical dental care.