[Using Metronidazole and Hydroxyapatite for preventing dry socket after extraction of impacted mandibular 3rd molar]

Dry socket is one of the most frequent complications after teeth extraction,especially in impacted mandibular third molars.The etilogy and prevention is not clear.This study id based on principles of clinical epidemiology.Randomized double-blind method was carried out in 549 patients to test the value of the prophylactic use of Hydroxyapatite,to test the value of the prophylactic use of Hydroxyapatite and Metronidazole,placed in the sockets of extracted impacted mandibular third molars.The results of the incidence of DS was 7.1% of Metronidazole treated sockets,and 2.1% of Hydroxyapatite treated sockets,It is concluded that Hydroxyapatite is an effective preventive factor for dry socket,The possible mechanism of Hydroxyapatite and the dry socket etiology were discussed.