Effect of a topical antimicrobial paste on healing after extraction of molars in HIV positive patients: Randomised controlled clinical trial

Aim To assess the efficacy of a medicated dressing in the socket on the healing after dental extractions in HIV positive patients. Patients and methods Forty HIV positive patients with CD4 counts below 200 cells/mm3 who were to have molar teeth extracted were randomly allocated to have the socket dressed with a medicated paste (Rifocort® with camphorated parachlorophenol and iodoform) and sutured (treated group), or merely sutured (control group). Results The sockets in the treated group healed more quickly than in the control group.