The aetiology of dry socket: a review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-1989
Abstract
The aetiology of dry socket continues to be the subject of intense research. Local disturbances of fibrinolytic activity appear to be the most satisfactory explanation for the pathogenesis of this disorder. The factors that are responsible for local changes in fibrinolytic activity are reviewed and evaluated. In the management of this disorder attention should be directed towards the prevention of local changes in fibrinolytic activity.
Keywords
Dry Socket/physiopathology
Divisions
Dentistry
Publication Title
International Dental Journal
Volume
39
Issue
4
Publisher
Wiley
Additional Information
Department of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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