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"Dry socket": etiology and management.

C S Kahn
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Abstract

Dry socket is a postoperative complication that most oral surgeons will encounter with some frequency. Its etiology remains obscure, and prevention and management techniques vary considerably. This article will discuss probable etiologies of dry socket and its prevention and successful management.

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C S Kahn. 1989. "Dry socket": etiology and management.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2598204/

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The most common complications of oral surgery include bleeding, pain, swelling, infection, dry socket, and fracture. Bleeding can be controlled by applying gauze pressure to the area or through the use of hemostatic agents. A dry socket should have a dressing with eugenol applied, whereas a prescription for antibiotics or analgesics can take care of some of the other problems. Patients with fractures should be referred to a dentist or oral surgeon for treatment.

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