Inserting gauze coated with an antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment into a wisdom tooth extraction site may control dry socket, infection, and pain. The findings come from a study published earlier this ...

However, the pulp of the tooth will not regenerate and long-term endodontic treatment will be required, the authors noted. Therefore, they wanted to analyze and compare the long-term clinical outcomes ...

Dry sockets happen when a blood clot does not form after a tooth is removed. It’s a painful condition that can last up to 7 days. You’re at risk of developing dry socket after a tooth extraction. The ...

Dry socket, clinically termed alveolar osteitis, is a common complication following tooth extractions, particularly of the mandibular third molars. Its occurrence, characterised by the premature loss ...

In view of the controversy regarding the consequences of early extraction of compromised FPMs, this systematic review of the literature was undertaken to determine the effects and sequelae of early ...

Tooth extraction refers to the complete removal of one or more teeth from the mouth. This is a procedure that is usually performed by a dental surgeon. Milk teeth may be removed from a child's mouth ...