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OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of azithromycin in the prevention of post-extraction alveolar osteitis (dry socket) in women according to their use of tobacco and oral contraceptives.
METHODS
A clinical trial was conducted in 400 women who underwent tooth extraction, stratified into
OBJECTIVE
To assess risk factors for alveolar osteitis.
METHODS
A prospective nested case-control study was conducted in an urban community dental clinic in Valdivia, Chile. A cohort of 1,355 patients who underwent dental extractions was included. Eight predictor variables (risk factors), namely
METHODS
Prospective nested case-control study. CASE/CONTROL SELECTION: From a cohort of 1423 Patents age 18 and older undergoing dental extractions at a public dental clinic in Chile examined at four days post-extraction. Eighty cases of alveolar osteitis were identified. Eighty matched controls
This study was designed to evaluate a possible association between reactivated herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infection after lower third molar extraction and development of dry socket (DS). The HSV-1 antibody response was analyzed before and after tooth removal by enzyme-linked immunosorbent
In this study, the authors conducted an alveolar osteitis (AO) risk assessment and global sensitivity meta-analysis within populations using oral contraceptives (OCs). Sex, smoking, and timing within the menstrual cycle were considered as factors.
Eligibility criteria for inclusion of a study in the
One hundred thirty-eight impacted mandibular third molars were surgically removed. A prospective study of risk factors associated with the development of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) postoperatively was undertaken. Two surgeons, one experienced and one inexperienced, removed the teeth. Patients
Objective To determine the effectiveness of chlorhexidine 0.12% mouthwash (CHX) after tooth extraction for the prevention of alveolar osteitis (AO). Material and methods We conducted a double-blind randomised clinical trial stratified by risk factors. We enrolled a cohort of 822 patients who
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing several systemic conditions including cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Cigarette smoking is also detrimental to oral health as it increases the incidence and severity of oral cancer, periodontal diseases and peri-implantitis, as well
BACKGROUND
With the growing popularity of waterpipe smoking (WPS), it is important to understand how WPS may impact health. The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to identify potential health effects of WPS, specifically on the head and neck region.
METHODS
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Periodontal diseases are multiperspective problems resulting from numerous and diverse exposures that influence the process of initiation or progression of disease. The negative influence of tobacco smoking on oral health is well documented. The aim of the study was to analyze three SNPs in vitamin
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a world health problem with approximately 50% of patients having a 5-year survival rate. A change in the demographics of the disease is now being recognised, particularly in Europe, where it is increasingly being seen in young males. While a variety of risk
Background - As dentists are certain to encounter narghile-smokers amongst their patients, it is important to inform them of the possible detrimental impacts of narghile-use on oral-health. Objective - To review the literature on the oral-health effects of narghile-use. Methods - Data Sources - We
The aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative pain in patients who had a single tooth or multiple erupted teeth extracted. This research evaluated 520 consecutive dental extraction surgeries in which 680 teeth were removed. Data collection was obtained through a questionnaire of patients and
Blood and saliva samples were collected from 120 healthy persons whose bilateral mandibular impacted molars were to be removed surgically. The samples were collected at preoperative examination, immediately after the operation and in the postoperative period. The fibrinolytic activity of the
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study is to assess the contribution of smoking to postoperative complications, including alveolar osteitis (dry socket), after dental extractions. In addition, it attempts to determine the effect of the ban imposed on tobacco use in the prison on postoperative