Socket infection

Early Dental Evaluation: Preventing Chronic Oral Conditions and Ensuring Faster Healing

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Quick visual impression

  • The posterior lower right area shows a socket-like dark area behind the last visible molar.

  • Could be a recent extraction site, an exposed/partially erupted third molar area, or food/debris packed in a deep groove.

Maximizing Your Dollar: A Filipino Expat's Plan for Dental Work in the Philippines

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The Smart Filipino's Guide: Maximizing Your Dollar for Dental Care in the Philippines

Clinical Protocols to Prevent Dry Socket: Evidence-Based Strategies for Dental Professionals

Understanding Dry Socket (Alveolar Osteitis)

Alveolar osteitis, commonly known as dry socket, remains one of the most painful postoperative complications following tooth extraction.
It occurs when the blood clot that normally protects the exposed bone dissolves or dislodges prematurely, leaving the socket exposed to air, food debris, and bacteria.

Incidence rates range from 2–5% in routine extractions and can reach up to 30% after impacted third molar removal.

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