Affiliation:
1. Seema dental college and hospital
Abstract
Abstract -Alveolar osteitis (AO) is the most common postoperative complication after tooth extraction. The pathophysiology, aetiology, prevention and treatment of the alveolar osteitis are very essential in oral surgery. The aim of this paperwas to provide a better basis for clinical management of the condition. In addition, the need for identification and elimination of the risk factors as well as preventive and symptomatic management of the condition are discussed. Key words : Alveolitis, alveolar osteitis, dry socket, extraction.
Publisher
Indian Dental Association