Dry socket is a common complication after tooth extraction. After tooth extraction, if the blood does not clot, or blood clot but is destroyed, or the wound is not cleaned completely or sterilization is not thorough, bacteria enters the tooth socket, causing oral cavity infection. The main symptom is severe socket pain 2-3 days after tooth extraction. There may be degenerate blood clots in the socket, along with strong foul odor. Patients should be treated in time to avoid larger and deeper infection (mandibular osteomyelitis). Local treatment is the main treatment method. The necrotic tissue inside the tooth socket should be gently scraped off with a curette. Then fill the socket with materialcontaining antibiotics and clove oil to stop inflammation and pain. The dry socket should be flushed and filled with drug for multiple times.
How is Dry socket treated in practice?