Post extraction dressings
often call dry socket packs, are placed in a dry socket.
Alveolar Osteitis
occurs after oral surgery (sometimes).
Dry Socket Pack
takes place of the missing clot. It soothes the tissue and assists in the healing process.
Material is left in place
for 24-48 hours, after this time the pack is removed and the area is checked for healing.
Pack is changed
every few days until healing occurs (usually within 2 weeks)
Armamentarium
1)Cotton Pliers2)Iodoform Gauze3)Hydrogen Peroxide4)Irrigating Syringe5)Palliative Agent6)Aspirator tip7)Cotton Rolls
Irrigation
Removes accumulated debris in the alveolus
Gauze Pack
helps to prevent food from being packed into the alveolus.
Iodoform
iodoform in the gauze is a topical antiseptic that helps prevent infection
Dentalone Solution
contains obtundent medications that soothe the nerve endings in the exposed bone.
Frequent Recall
keeps the wound clean and freshens the medications, which diminish in their effect quickly