Evaluation of postoperative localized osteitis in mandibular third molar surgery

Does oral contraceptive use affect the incidence of complications after extraction of a mandibular third molar?

“…The great majority of more recent studies have supported these hypotheses, [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] and have considered oral contraceptive use to be a risk factor for dry socket after third molar removal. Some authors, including Larsen, 13 have not detected any association between contraceptive use and dry socket, though it should be noted that this study was based on a relatively small sample.…”

“…[1][2][3][4] Numerous studies have indicated that the incidence of complications after molar extraction is higher among women taking oral contraceptives, [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] although some authors have not detected any association. [13][14] The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of oral contraceptive use on pain, trismus and dry socket (localized alveolar osteitis) after removal of a mandibular third molar.…”

Effect of oral contraceptive use on the incidence of dry socket in females following impacted mandibular third molar extraction: a meta-analysis

“…Some studies have concluded that the incidence of DS is higher among females taking OCs. [13][14][15][16][17][18][19] However, others have not detected any association. 4,20 For dental practitioners, a better understanding of the effect of OC use in females undergoing extraction would be beneficial for prudent decision-making on whether and how teeth should be removed.…”

Effectiveness of 0.2% chlorhexidine gel and a eugenol-based paste on postoperative alveolar osteitis in patients having third molars extracted: a randomised controlled clinical trial

“…Smokers, [16][17][18][19] people who misused alcohol, and women on oral contraceptives 13,17,[20][21][22] were also excluded. Surgical expertise and strict asepsis could also have contributed.…”