title: [Alveolitis--current opinion].
abstract: Following the removal of mandibular teeth, especially third molars nowadays, a post-operative complication may occur, namely alveolitis. This article reviews the pertinent literature concerning this condition and discusses its etiology, symptoms and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Faculté de médecine dentaire de l'Université Laval.
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Turcotte
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004368:Dry Socket / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D005342:Fibrinolysis; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D009067:Mouthwashes
vernacular_title: L'alvéolite, qu'en est-il aujourd'hui?