Silva, L. J.Poi, Wilson Roberto [UNESP]Barioni, Sônia Regina Panzarini [UNESP]Rodrigues, T. S.Simonato, L. E.2014-05-272014-05-272006-07-01Minerva stomatologica, v. 55, n. 7-8, p. 431-436, 2006.0026-4970http://hdl.handle.net/11449/68976AIM: In this study, the authors evaluate the use of a 10% metronidazole and 2% lidocaine ointment, using a lanolin base and mint as flavoring, to treat alveolitis in humans. METHODS: Twenty-five patients, with a diagnosis of alveolitis, were treated in the following way: locoregional anesthesia; surgical cleaning of the socket with alveolar curettes; saline solution irrigation with a 20 ml disposable syringe; and complete filling of the socket with the ointment. RESULTS: The analysis of the results showed that the painful symptoms were severe before and on the day of the treatment in 17 (68%) of the 25 patients treated. Post-treatment analysis presented 2 patients (18%) with severe painful symptoms after 24 h of the treatment and complete remission of painful symptoms after 48 h of the treatment with the ointment. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the results, it is possible to conclude that the 10% metronidazole and 2% lidocaine ointment, with mint flavoring and lanolin as a base, can be used to treat alveolitis.431-436engantiinfective agentlidocainelocal anesthetic agentmetronidazoleadolescentadultclinical trialdrug combinationfemalehumanmalemiddle agedointmenttooth painAdolescentAdultAnesthetics, LocalAnti-Infective AgentsDrug CombinationsDry SocketFemaleHumansLidocaineMaleMetronidazoleMiddle AgedOintmentsArtigoAcesso restrito2-s2.0-3904917876941857768881679965691730284259344