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Clinical management and control of alveolalgia ("dry socket") with vitamin C
Robert A Halberstein1, Glenn M Abrahmsohn
1Department of Anthropology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124, USA. R.halberstein@miami.edu
American Journal of Dentistry
|September 12, 2003
Abstract
Purpose:
To monitor the incidence of dry socket in a sample of 696 consecutive tooth extraction patients and to test the possible therapeutic effects of vitamin C.
Materials And Methods:
Following standardized extractions, 24 dry socket patients were provided 4,000 mg/day dosages of Vitamin C. Demographic and health history data were collected.
Results:
The occurrence of dry socket (3.5% overall) was greater in females and individuals with lower overall health status, and supplemental Vitamin C was associated with rapid recovery.