Clinical concepts of dry socket.
Dry socket is one of the most studied complications in dentistry, and a great number of studies have searched for an effective and safe method for its prevention and treatment. One of the great clinical challenges since the first case was reported has been the inconsistency and differences in the various definitions of dry socket and the criteria used for diagnosis. The pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of dry socket are very important in the practice of oral surgery. The aim of the present report was to review and discuss each aspect.
Department of Oral Surgery, University of São Paulo Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, SP, Brazil. cardoso_lopes@yahoo.com.br
Camila Lopes
CL
Cardoso
Moacyr Tadeu Vicente
MT
Rodrigues
Osny
O
Ferreira Júnior
Gustavo Pompermaier
GP
Garlet
Paulo Sérgio Perri
PS
de Carvalho
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections; D004368:Dry Socket / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005342:Fibrinolysis; D006801:Humans; D018836:Inflammation Mediators / Q000378:metabolism; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000933:Antifibrinolytic Agents; D018836:Inflammation Mediators; D009067:Mouthwashes