Comparative efficacy of pre-operative and post-operative administration of amoxicillin in third molar extraction surgery - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

To compare the effectiveness of pre-operative and post-operative administration of amoxicillin in patients undergoing third molar extraction surgery. A systematic search was executed according to PRISMA guidelines for studies published till December 2021. Studies were included based on the pre-eligibility criteria.

Evaluation of the effect of newer antioxidant lycopene in the treatment of oral submucous fibrosis.

Background And Objective: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a well-known premalignant condition encountered in Indian population. Although the disease is advancing rapidly, its reliable treatment modality for its various stages has not yet evolved. The aim of the present study is to compare the effect of newer antioxidant lycopene with a placebo in conjunction with the cessation of causative habit in the treatment of OSMF.