Dry trough

Dry socket disease occurs mainly after the extraction of mandibular impacted wisdom teeth, which is a bone wound infection caused by oral bacteria. At present, the main causes of trauma and infection and large tooth extraction are considered. Therefore, in order to prevent the occurrence of xerostomia, the trauma should be minimized during the extraction process, and the extraction wound should be minimized after the extraction. The cheek and lingual bone plates should be compressed to reduce the wound, and the gums should be closed and sutured Do not overtighten or close to prevent swelling after surgery; antibiotics can be used before and after tooth extraction to prevent infection.

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