The cavities of dry socket disease are manifested as empty extraction sockets, necrotic material covering the walls of the sockets, and a strong putrid odor.
1. Empty extraction sockets: the examination shows that the extraction sockets are empty or there are blood clots with corruption and degeneration, which are grayish-white in color.
2. Alveolar fossa wall covered with necrotic material: the wall of the alveolar fossa is covered with necrotic material, and the bone surface can be touched directly with a probe and there is sharp pain.
3. Strong putrid odor: The extraction socket has a strong putrid odor, which is caused by infection after extraction.
Dry socket is related to surgical trauma and bacterial infection. To minimize the occurrence of dry socket, strictly observe aseptic operation and reduce surgical trauma during the operation. Once dry socket occurs, carry out thorough debridement, isolate the external stimulation to the socket, and promote the growth of granulation tissue.
The occurrence of dry socket should not be blindly treated on its own, timely hospitalization, thorough debridement and suturing, in order to facilitate the healing of the extraction wound.