Dental Flashcards by Melanie Thomas

Q

Management of Dry Socket

A

++ painful socket 3-5 days post extraction

NOT INFECTIVE

Due to clot/ food debris

–> Irrigate
–> Pack with local-soaked gauze
–> Dental

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Q

What antibiotics for a simple dental infection:

A

Phenoxymethylpenicillin + metro

or

Cephalexin + metro

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