dry socket

socket

 [sok´et]

a hollow into which a corresponding part fits.

dry socket a condition sometimes occurring after tooth extraction, particularly after traumatic extraction, resulting in a dry appearance of the exposed bone in the socket, due to disintegration or loss of the blood clot. It is basically a focal osteomyelitis without suppuration and is accompanied by severe pain (alveolalgia) and foul odor. Called also alveolar osteitis.

al·ve·o·al·gi·a

(al'vē-ō-al'jē-ă),

A postoperative complication of tooth extraction in which the blood clot in the socket disintegrates, resulting in focal osteomyelitis and severe pain.

Synonym(s): alveolalgia, alveolar osteitis, dry socket

[alveolus + G. algos, pain]

dry socket

n.

A painful inflamed condition at the site of extraction of a tooth that occurs when a blood clot fails to form properly or is dislodged.

A complication in 1–2% of all tooth extractions, most commonly in molar teeth; the wounds consist of focal osteomyelitis, in which the clot in the socket disintegrates prematurely and becomes a nidus for oral bacteria. Dry socket responds poorly to therapy; it must therefore be aggressively prevented, and local or systemic antibiotics given at the time of extraction

dry socket

Alveolar osteitis Odontology A complication in 1-2% of all tooth extractions, most commonly in molar teeth; the wounds consist of focal osteomyelitis, in which the clot in the socket disintegrates prematurely and becomes a nidus for oral bacteria Clinical Severe pain and foul odor without purulence; DS responds poorly to therapy; it must therefore be aggressively prevented, and local or systemic antibiotics at the time of extraction

al·ve·o·al·gi·a

(al-vē'ō-al'jē-ă)

A postoperative complication of tooth extraction in which the blood clot in the socket disintegrates, resulting in focal osteomyelitis and severe pain.
Synonym(s): alveolalgia, dry socket.

[alveolus + G. algos, pain]

dry socket

Inflammation of the soft tissues of a tooth socket, occurring two or three days after extraction of a tooth, usually a lower molar. The condition is painful and may persist for days or weeks. The attention of a dentist is required.

Dry socket

A painful condition following tooth extraction in which a blood clot does not properly fill the empty socket. Dry socket leaves the underlying bone exposed to air and food.

Mentioned in: Impacted Tooth, Tooth Extraction

al·ve·o·al·gi·a

(al-vē'ō-al'jē-ă)

A postoperative complication of tooth extraction in which the blood clot in the socket disintegrates, resulting in focal osteomyelitis and severe pain.
Synonym(s): alveolalgia, alveolar osteitis, dry socket.

[alveolus + G. algos, pain]