Management of dry socket: Hydrogen peroxide as an irrigant

Dry socket is one of the common post tooth extraction complication. the object of the study was to obtain maximum optimum results in the treatment of dry socket. a prospective study was carried out to see the effects of pure hydrogen peroxide on a total number of 43 patients diagnosed with dry socket. patients were irrigated with 15 cc of pure hydrogen peroxide instead of commonly used sterile solution of sodium chloride known as normal saline. dressing of 'alvogyl' was placed at the site of dry socket and patients were followed for next 5 days. findings were recorded which were based on pain,sensitivity on gentle probing at the dry socket site. there was a good relief in pain and sensitivity. hydrogen peroxide had very good curing results on pain and sensitivity relief of dry socket. © 2014 pakistan journal of medical and health sciences. all rights reserved.