Evaluating the Effectiveness of Axiostat Hemostatic Dressing Material Versus Conventional Method of Hemostasis and Healing of Extraction Wounds in Patients on Oral Anti-Platelet Drugs - A Comparative Study

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Axiostat Hemostatic Dressing Material Versus Conventional Method of Hemostasis and Healing of Extraction Wounds in Patients on Oral Anti-Platelet Drugs - A Comparative Study

The rationale of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Axiostat hemostatic dental dressing in achieving hemostasis post-extraction and determining its effect on pain and healing of the extraction wound, compared to control, i.e. conventional method of extraction in patients on oral anti-platelet therapy.

Inclusion criteria

• Patients undergoing multiple tooth extractions aged b/w 35- 70 years and with INR values ≤ 3.5 (1-3.5)
• If present, sugar level should be under control

Exclusion criteria

• Patients undergoing a single tooth or multiple extractions in same quadrant; and those with an allergy to seafood.