Periostitis
MONDO:0004934Inflammation of the periosteum. The condition is generally chronic, and is marked by tenderness and swelling of the bone and an aching pain. Acute periostitis is due to infection, is characterized by diffuse suppuration, severe pain, and constitutional symptoms, and usually results in necrosis. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Also known as: periosteum inflammation, periostitis (disease)
16 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Periostitis itself.
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Alveolar periostitis 16 trials
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Orbital periostitis 0 trials
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Can a Patient's own blood beat a standard dressing for dry socket?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests two treatments for dry socket, a painful complication after tooth extraction. One is Alvogyl, a standard medicated dressing. The other is platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), made from the patient's own blood, which may help tissue heal. About 102 adults with dry socket w…
Sponsor: CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple rinse stop the most painful complication of wisdom tooth surgery?
Prevention OngoingRemoving an impacted lower wisdom tooth can leave a painful complication called dry socket, where the protective blood clot in the empty socket breaks down. This trial compares two liquids used to rinse the socket right after extraction: normal saline and chlorhexidine, an antise…
Sponsor: CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ozone gel may ease pain after wisdom tooth extraction
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested whether an ozone oil-based gel can reduce pain and prevent dry socket after lower wisdom tooth removal, compared to a standard CHX gel. One hundred patients received both treatments in separate sessions. Pain levels and dry socket occurrence were recorded for 48…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC