title: Prevention of Alveolar Osteitis. A Case Report and Review of Literature.
abstract: Alveolar osteitis (aka, "dry socket") is a frustrating complication of exodontia, especially in the posterior mandible. We describe a novel technique for its possible prevention. The method involves administration of doxycycline dispersed in a local anesthetic solution, along with the use of a Gelfoam carrier. The senior author has used this technique as a routine element of care for several decades without complication.
authors.forename: Gabriela Jude
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Michael N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Hatton
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004318:Doxycycline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004337:Drug Carriers; D004368:Dry Socket / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D012907:Smoking; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000379:methods; D020390:Tooth Socket / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004337:Drug Carriers; D008012:Lidocaine; D004318:Doxycycline