Abstract:Introduction: Dry socket (DS) or Alveolar osteitis (AO) is a common postextraction complication in third molar removal. Various techniques have been used to reducethe risk of DS. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of Chlorhexidine (CHX) gel in preventing thedevelopment of DS. Study Design: Randomized double blind case-control study. Setting: Oraland Maxillofacial Surgery Department of University College of Dentistry(UCD), The Universityof Lahore, Pakistan. Period: July 2017 to December 2017. Methodology: Patie… Show more
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