Do children get dry socket? ‐ The incidence and pattern of presentation of alveolar osteitis in children and adolescents following dental extractions

ConclusionsDespite the belief that AO rarely manifests in children, the incidence of paediatric AO in this study is in line with that of AO found in the adult literature. The literature is inconsistent and conflicting regarding current understanding of AO. As far as possible, an atraumatic approach to exodontia should be adopted. We have proposed four underlying concepts which may benefit from future research given the paucity of research exclusively into dry socket in children and adolescents.
Source: Oral Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research