Feracrylum Pressure Pack Versus Conventional Pressure Pack in Achieving Post-extraction Haemostasis in 4–12-year-old Children - A Comparative Study

Introduction: Achieving effective haemostasis following dental extractions in children is vital to prevent post-operative complications. Although conventional pressure packs (CPPs) are routinely used, feracrylum, a topical haemostatic agent with antimicrobial and hygroscopic properties, may offer superior clinical outcomes. Materials and Methods: A total of 187 healthy children aged 4–12 years requiring routine dental extractions were included, with 92 participants allocated to the feracrylum pressure pack (FPP) group and 95 to the CPP group. Post-operative bleeding was assessed using the Rai and Ratan haemostasis scale at predefined time intervals. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test, Student t -test and logistic regression. Results: At T 1 , 82% of the FPP group achieved a haemostasis score of 0, while 85% of the CPP group recorded a score of 1. Logistic regression revealed lower odds (0.17) for achieving score 0 and higher odds (5.92) for score 1 in the CPP group. The mean bleeding score at T 1 was 0.21 in the FPP group and 0.49 in the CPP group. Discussion: FPP was significantly more effective than CPP in achieving post-extraction haemostasis in children and may be considered a reliable option in paediatric dental practice.