Role of gelatamp over absorbable gelatin sponge in impacted mandibular third molar surgery

Impacted mandibular 3rd molar extractions are linked with a modest incidence of postoperative difficulties. Several procedures such as pressure dressings, atraumatic surgical techniques and use of hemostatic material to minimize these complications have been employed. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the effectiveness of Gelatamp and conventional Gelfoam in reducing bleeding, postoperative pain and swelling after mandibular third molar surgery. Hence, a total of 21 patients undergoing bilateral mandibular third molar extractions were divided into, Group A Gelatamp and Group B Gelfoam. Postoperative outcomes such as bleeding, pain (VAS) and swelling were assessed after extraction of third molar. We observed that Gelatamp showed superior clinical efficacy over absorbable gelatin sponge in reducing postoperative pain, early bleeding andreduce swelling.