The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine (CHX) and amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid combination with control and Chlorhexidine CHX rinse alone for prevention of alveolar ostitis following the extraction of mandibular third molar. This clinical double blind randomized control trial was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at L...

Postoperative bone healing after oral surgical procedures occurs uneventfully in most cases. However, in certain patients, the normal process of healing can be delayed and, in some cases, often because of multiple coexisting factors, the sites can become infected, with extension of the infection into medullary bone. This process is termed osteomyelitis. This article outlines the pathogenesis, m...

Alveolar osteitis is the most common post operative sequel to tooth extraction. It occurs despite the most exacting operative technique, aseptic procedure and regardless of the ability of surgeons. Various packing materials are available for topical treatment of alveolar osteitis. Purpose: The present study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of Zinc Oxide Eugenol dressing, ...

Dry socket falls under the most common as well serious complications, which usually encountered after extraction of third molar. The occurrence dry in dental clinical practice is very common, may be due to systemic or chronic disease related patient health, that alters immunity with respect infection, there will other local chances too for include habits smoking cigarette, chewing pan masala, b...