Published on Apr 28, 2015 and last reviewed on Dec 30, 2019 - 2 min read
Abstract
Dry socket, otherwise called alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that occurs when the blood clot for an extraction socket gets dislodged. Read about the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Dry socket is a painful dental condition that occurs after permanent tooth extraction, if not taken proper care of the extraction socket, it will lead to dislodgement of blood clot from the extraction socket.
Healing Time Required for a Dry Socket:
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