Clinical and cost-effectiveness of synbiotics versus antibiotics and analgesics in post-tooth extraction socket healing: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

There has been a noticeable increase in the use of alternative strategies such as herbal medicines and laser therapies to tackle a range of health issues, including oral diseases. Therefore, it is of interest to examine how synbiotics affect tooth extraction socket healing and problems. Hence, a total of 210 patients, were split into three groups of 70 individuals each. The primary outcome measures were assessed on the 3rd, 5th, and 7th days after the extraction. Group 3 patients had the highest incidence of bleeding, while group 1 had the lowest. Group 3 experienced the highest level of discomfort and swelling, while group 1 reported the lowest. Thus, post-extraction wound healing using synbiotics' benefits.