Abstract

Background and Aim: To investigate the potential of pomegranate extracts on the tooth extraction wound to increase the expression of VEGF and PDGF on the 4th day of wound healing process.

Materials and Methods: This study used 12 Cavia cobaya, which were divided into two groups, namely, the provision of 3% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and pomegranate extract. The 12 C. cobaya would be executed on the 4th day, the lower jaw of experimental animals was taken, decalcified about 30 days. The expression of VEGF and PDGF was examined using immunohistochemical techniques. The differences of VEGF and PDGF expression were evaluated statistically using t-test.

Results: Statistically analysis showed that there were significant differences between control and treatment groups (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Pomegranate fruit extract administration increased VEGF and PDGF expression on post-tooth extraction wound. Keywords: platelet-derived growth factor, Punica granatum Linn. fruit, tooth extraction wound, vascular endothelial growth factor.

Keywords: platelet-derived growth factor, Punica granatum Linn. fruit, tooth extraction wound, vascular endothelial growth factor.