Efficacy of Chitosan in promoting wound healing in extraction socket: A prospective study

ConclusionChitosan is effective in promoting wound healing and early osteogenesis in erupted tooth socket after extraction. We recommend that chitosan dressing should be used in the sockets of erupted tooth after extraction but should be avoided in unerupted or impacted teeth cases.
Source: Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research