Effect of silver nanoparticle membrane on wound healing and patient satisfaction following flap surgery

Bhavya B, Ibrahim Fazal, Safiya Fatima Khan
2021 International Journal of Applied Dental Sciences  
To compare gingival tissue response, patient compliance following placement of (Coe-Pak™) alone and AgNP membrane (ACTICOAT®) with (Coe-Pak™), following Periodontal Flap Surgery. Methodology: This Split-mouth, comparative study included 11 Chronic periodontitis patients, requiring periodontal flap surgery on contralateral sides of the arch, were selected and divided in 2 arches. Group I: Non-Eugenol periodontal dressing (Coe pack) alone after periodontal flap surgery. Group II: AgNP membrane
more » ... TICOAT) with Non-Eugenol periodontal dressing (coe-pak) placed after periodontal flap surgery. Clinical parameters included plaque index; bleeding scores recorded on 7 th day after flap surgery. Results: AgNP membrane (ACTICOAT®) with (Coe-Pak™) showed comparatively better results than (Coe-Pak™) alone when plaque scores, bleeding scores, pain and discomfort scores were compared though the differences were statistically significant, subjects found no unpleasant taste/smell and observed the silver nanoparticles membrane to be better. Conclusion: AgNP membrane (ACTICOAT®) along with (Coe-Pak™) showed better patient acceptability, gingival tissue response along with swift healing.
doi:10.22271/oral.2021.v7.i2c.1202 fatcat:quqetwttcvcxnprre6hi3jpvxi