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Current Concepts For Treatment Of Alveolar Osteitis “Dry Socket Revisited”
Authors: DR. MAYANK SINGHAL, DR. NIDHI SINGHAL, DR.NEELESH SONAL
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Alveolar osteitis (AO) is a well known complication which occurs after dental extraction. It is commonly known as Dry Socket. Its incidence is approximately 3% for all routine extractions and can reach over 30% for impacted mandibular third molars1. One of the great clinical challenges since the first case was reported has been the in consistence and differences in the various definitions of dry socket and the criteria used for diagnosis. The treatment of AO includes conventional methods like use of antibiotics, medicated gauze, gel, rinse. It is associated with postoperative pain in and around the extraction site, accompanied by a partially or totally disintegrated blood clot within the alveolar socket, with or without halitosis2,3. The main objective of this article is to provide a better basis for clinical management of the condition. In addition, the need for identification and elimination of the risk factors as well as preventive and symptomatic management of the condition are discussed.