Dry socket, otherwise called alveolar osteitis, is an extremely painful complication of extraction. The socket from where the tooth is extracted usually contains the blood clot, which helps in healing. But in this condition, the blood clot dislodges and exposes the underlying bone and nerves.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is due to traumatic extraction and a lack of proper precautions taken during tooth removal.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If it hurts a lot, it means that you have a dry socket condition, where the blood clot gets dislodged from the wound, causing infection.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. You may have a dry socket infection, caused by the loss of a blood clot in the extracted area.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From the photos, the inner aspect of the tooth socket looks yellowish in color (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have a dry socket condition on that side. It occurs due to loss of a blood clot in the early days after extraction.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the image and history (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. These are clear symptoms of an infected socket, which is a major postoperative complication.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query. Since your socket is filled with blood, there is nothing to worry about. Regarding this socket, I cannot assure you without seeing the image.
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