dry socket
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DRY SOCKETDr.Deaa AlKhafagi - BDS.
Specialized Dental Center in Samawa - 2015
Risk factors :1. Smoking and tobacco use. 2. Oral contraceptives. High estrogen levels from oral
contraceptives may disrupt normal healing processes and increase the risk of dry socket.
3. Improper at-home care4. Having dry socket in the past.5. Periodontal disease6. Use of corticosteroids. These types of
medications, such as prednisone, may increase your risk of dry socket.
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