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The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model
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Published on: January 13, 2023

Clinical concepts of dry socket.

Camila Lopes Cardoso1, Moacyr Tadeu Vicente Rodrigues, Osny Ferreira Júnior

  • 1Department of Oral Surgery, University of São Paulo Bauru School of Dentistry, Bauru, SP, Brazil. cardoso_lopes@yahoo.com.br

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
|June 12, 2010
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Summary

Dry socket, a common dental complication, lacks consistent definitions and diagnostic criteria. This review discusses its pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment in oral surgery.

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The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model
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The Establishment of a Murine Mandibular Molar Extraction Socket Healing Model

Published on: January 13, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Oral Surgery
  • Dental Complications

Background:

  • Dry socket is a frequently studied dental complication.
  • Inconsistent definitions and diagnostic criteria pose clinical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss the pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment of dry socket.
  • To address the clinical challenges associated with dry socket diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and discussion of existing studies on dry socket.
  • Analysis of definitions, diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, etiology, prevention, and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Significant variation exists in the definitions and diagnostic criteria for dry socket.
  • Understanding pathophysiology and etiology is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized definitions and diagnostic criteria are needed for dry socket.
  • Further research into effective and safe prevention and treatment methods is warranted.