A clinical investigation into the incidence of dry socket

Heasman, P. A.; Jacobs, David J.

doi:10.1016/0266-4356(84)90023-8

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“…If it is assumed that all postoperative complications were alveolar osteitis ('dry socket'), the incidence would still compare favourably with those from secondary care. 23,24 As the case-mix of patients would vary between sectors and patients may have sought the care of their own dentists postoperatively, these data may not be directly comparable. However, all patients treated were instructed to contact the service if complications were experienced, which hospital-based oral surgery, citing waiting times, lack of accessibility and having to attend for multiple appointments for their care as causes.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of an NHS practice-based minor oral surgery service

Dyer

Dhamija

2009

Br Dent J

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Evaluation of an NHS practice-based minor oral surgery service

Dyer

Dhamija

2009

Br Dent J

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“…For routine dental extractions, the incidence of AO has been reported in the range 0.5% to 5% [11, 12, 48, 49]. The incidence of AO after extraction of mandibular third molars varies from 1% to 37.5% [28, 50]. It has been well documented that surgical extractions result in about 10 times higher incidence of AO [4].…”

Section: Incidencementioning

confidence: 99%

Alveolar Osteitis: A Comprehensive Review of Concepts and Controversies

Kolokythas

Olech

Miloro

2010

International Journal of Dentistry

158

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Alveolar osteitis, “dry socket”, remains amongst the most commonly encountered complications following extraction of teeth by general dentists and specialists. A great body of literature is devoted to alveolar osteitis addressing the etiology and pathophysiology of this condition. In addition numerous studies are available discussing methods and techniques to prevent this condition. To this date though great controversy still exists regarding the appropriate terminology used for this condition as well as the actual etiology, pathophysiology, and best methods of prevention and treatment. This article is a comprehensive critical review of the available literature addressing the concepts and controversies surrounding alveolar osteitis. We aim to assist the dental health care professional with patient preparation and management of this commonly encountered postoperative condition should be encountered.

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“…The average incidence ranges from 1% to 4% in usual dental extractions (Butler and Sweet, 1977;Blum, 2002;Sanchis et al, 2004). It most commonly occurs after extracting lower third molars, and the incidence varies from 1% to 37.5% (Swanson, 1966;Heasman and Jacobs, 1984) and has a highest incidence in the 40-to 45-year-old age group (Rud, 1970;Rood and Danford, 1981). Many factors have been considered to contribute to the occurrence of AO.…”

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confidence: 99%