Study the effectiveness of Curcuma longa L extract gel in the Healing of Free Gingival Graft

Abstract

Introduction: The free gingival graft (FGG) is the most common procedure to increase attached gingiva width. However, relatively long-term wound healing, and post-operative pain, are undesirable complications for both clinicians and patients and that limits the usage of this technique and requires finding a solution that enhances and accelerates the healing process. Therefore, this study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of turmeric extract gel 10%  after grafting prucidures.

Aim Of Study: preparation of a gel of turmeric extract 10% and comparing it with the non-eugenol gingival dressing (COE-PAK) in the healing of free gingival graft, reduction of postoperative pain and the width of the gingival attachment.

Materials And Methods: This trial was conducted on twenty patients, were treated with free gingival graft for soft tissue augmentation. Participants were randomly divided into 2 equal groups: for experimental group (I) turmeric gel 10% was applied. Control group (II): treated with (Coe-pack). the healing process was evaluated on days 7, 14, 21, and 28, Post-operative pain was evaluated by using the (VAS) scale dally for 7 days after surgery, and the attachmed gingiva was measured at days 7, 14, 21 ,28, and 3- months after surgery.

Results: The group (I) demonstrated a significant acceleration initial healing process during week 1 and 2 after surgery (p<0.05) with no significant difference between both groups in the 3rd and 4th weeks (p>0.05). The group (I) was significantly better in pain reduction on days 3-6, with no significant difference on days 1, 2, and 7. there was no statistical difference between each groups in the width of attached gingiva at any of the follow-up periods.

Conclusion: The gel of turmeric extract 10% is a good option for managing the free gingival graft, as it has the same results as a gingival dressing with a preference for 10% turmeric extract gel in accelerating the healing process, relieving pain after surgery.