Incidence and Risk Factors of Dry Socket Following Tooth Extraction in Syrian Private University Clinics

Author

Zafin Kara Beit

Abstract

 The alveolar osteitis, commonly known as “dry socket” (DS), is one of the common post-operative problems that result in severe pain inside and around the extraction site, usually caused by a partial or total disintegrated blood clot within the socket. The literature shows variation in its incidence and risk factors. Aim The aim of this study was to determine and to establish the risk factors associated with dry socket after tooth extraction cases in the dental clinics of the Syrian Private University

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Published Online: 17 April 2017

 Keywords

dry socket, risk factors, smoking

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