Curcumin Promotes Primary Oral Wound Healing in a Rat Model

Curcumin is known as an anti-tumor, anti-aging, and wound healing promoter. The aim this study was to examine the effect of 2% curcumin paste application on primary wound healing in a palatal rat model. A mid-crestal incision was initiated on the maxillary alveolar ridge. A full thickness flap was raised on either side of the incision and was then repositioned and sutured. Experimental groups consisted of 2% curcumin (Cur), orabase (O), cut only...