Dry Socket: Incidence, Clinical Features, and Predisposing Factors

Background. Dry socket is a global phenomenon. The purpose of the study was to investigate the incidence of dry socket in recent times in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. Methods. Patients who were referred for dental extractions were included in the study. The case files of patients were obtained and...

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Main Authors: Babatunde O. Akinbami, Thikan Godspower
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/796102