A comparative study of the effect of chlorhexidine gel and hyaluronic acid gel on post-operative complications following mandibuthirdmolars surgery (Pain, Edema)

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Hyaluronic acid and Chlorhexidine 0.2% on pain and edema after impacted lower third molars surgery. Materials and Methods: This clinical study was carried at oral and maxillofacial surgery department at Hama University. This study included random sample of 40 cases of impacted lower third molars. The ages of patients were between 18-25 years. The sample was divided into two groups: First group: 20 impacted lower third molars was surgically extracted. Hyaluronic acid 0.2 % was applied in the alveolar cavity with surgical suture. Second group: 20 impacted lower third molars was surgically extracted. Chlorhexidine 0.2% was applied in the alveolar cavity with surgical suture. Results: There was significant difference between two groups in edema (p