تحقيقا للهدف الثالث من اهداف التنمية المستدامة وهو الصحة الجيدة والرفاه قام قسم تقنيات صناعة الاسنان بنشر مقالة علمية تحت عنوان (Alveolar Osteitis )للاستاذ الدكتور (أ.د. منى صالح مرزة )<br />Alveolar Osteitis, commonly known as "dry socket", is a painful dental condition that can occur after a tooth extraction, particularly with lower molars like wisdom teeth.<br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />What Happens in Alveolar Osteitis?<br /><br />Normally, after a tooth is removed, a blood clot forms in the socket (the hole left in the bone). This clot:<br /><br />Protects the underlying bone and nerves,<br /><br />Supports healing.<br /><br /><br />In alveolar osteitis:<br /><br />The blood clot is lost prematurely or fails to form.<br /><br />The underlying bone and nerve endings are exposed, causing intense pain and delayed healing.<br /><br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />Causes and Risk Factors:<br /><br />Smoking (nicotine reduces blood flow and interferes with clotting),<br /><br />Poor oral hygiene,<br /><br />Traumatic extraction,<br /><br />Using straws or forceful spitting post-surgery,<br /><br />Previous history of dry socket,<br /><br />Oral contraceptives (high estrogen levels may affect clot stability).<br /><br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />Symptoms:<br /><br />Severe throbbing pain starting 2–4 days after extraction,<br /><br />Pain radiating to ear, eye, or temple on the same side,<br /><br />Bad breath or foul taste,<br /><br />Empty socket with visible bone (no clot),<br /><br />Possible swelling and enlarged lymph nodes.<br /><br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />Diagnosis:<br /><br />Based on clinical symptoms and oral examination.<br /><br />No special tests usually needed.<br /><br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />Treatment:<br /><br />Irrigation of the socket to remove debris,<br /><br />Medicated dressing (often with eugenol) placed in the socket,<br /><br />Pain management with NSAIDs or analgesics,<br /><br />Antibiotics only if secondary infection is present.<br /><br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />Prevention:<br /><br />Avoid smoking or using straws after extraction,<br /><br />Follow all post-operative care instructions,<br /><br />Maintain good oral hygiene,<br /><br />Inform the dentist of any previous dry socket experience.<br /><br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />Prognosis:<br /><br />Pain usually resolves within 7–10 days with proper treatment.<br /><br />Healing may be slower than normal, but complications are rare.<br /><br /><br /><br />---<br /><br />Would you like a visual guide or printable summary for patient education?<br />جامعة المستقبل الجامعة الاولى في العراق