Highlights Alveolar osteitis accounts for 24-35% of all complications post tooth extraction. This study compares the effectiveness of combined treatment versus the standard treatment in patients for alveolar osteitis after tooth extraction. The combined treatment of Hyaluronic acid and magnetic laser therapy (at least seven sessions) was found to be better than standard treatment methods.
Authors : Gagik Hakobyan, Lazar Yessayan, Gagik Khachatryan, Vilen Seyranyan, Davit Mathevosyan, and Tunyan Gegham This ‘Journal Watch’ summarizes the study titled “Efficacy of Combined Treatment Methods used for Alveolar Osteitis” published in the Research Reports in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2021 . What was the need for the study? Alveolar osteitis (alveolitis/dry socket disease) is a leading complication of tooth extraction, observed in 1-5% of all extractions and up to 38% of mandibular third…
