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Zinc oxide and eugenol (ZOE) vs Alvogyl (old formulation): Pain (VAS 0-10)
- Population
- Adults (>18 years) with established dry socket following permanent tooth extraction
- Intervention
- Zinc oxide and eugenol (ZOE)
- Comparison
- Alvogyl (old formulation)
- Outcome
- Pain (VAS 0-10)
It is very uncertain whether zinc oxide eugenol changes pain (VAS 0-10) compared with alvogyl (old formulation) (very low certainty).
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Zinc oxide eugenol vs Alvogyl (old formulation) Pain (VAS 0-10) · Adults (>18 years) with established dry socket following permanent tooth extraction · Day 7 It is very uncertain whether zinc oxide eugenol changes pain (VAS 0-10) compared with alvogyl (old formulation) (very low certainty). Local interventions for the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) (2022) · Cochrane All outcomes | MD 1.40 [1.04, 1.75] | 2 studies · 80 participants | Very low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local interventions for the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2021-09 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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