Alveolar Osteitis: An Overview of Diagnosis and Contemporary Management Strategies
Abstract
Alveolar osteitis is a frequent postoperative complication following dental extraction, particularly affecting the mandibular third molars. This condition manifests as severe postextraction pain accompanied by partial or complete loss of the blood clot within the extraction socket. Clinical diagnosis relies on characteristic features, including escalating pain beginning 1-3 days postoperatively and exposed alveolar bone. Management strategies encompass preventive measures using antimicrobial agents and therapeutic interventions, including irrigation, medicated dressings, platelet-rich preparations, and photobiomodulation therapy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
Scientific and Engineering Research Topics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- EAS Journal of Dentistry and Oral Medicine
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 01
- Pages
- 6–8
- Publication date
- 10 January 2026
- Language
- EN