Dry Socket - Diagnosis and Management Quiz

1.

Which of the following is not a known risk factor for development of a dry socket?

Infection

Contraceptive pill

Atraumatic extraction

Smoking

Radiotherapy

2.

Which of the following is not a common sign or symptom of a dry socket?

Halitosis

Fever

Bad taste

Localised inflammation

Moderate-severe pain

3.

How many days after an extraction does a dry socket usually develop?

1-2 days

28 days

2-4 days

7 days

Within 24 hours

4.

Which of the following is not usually a part of management of a dry socket?

Packing with a sedative dressing

Reiteration of post-operative advice

Analgesic advice

Prescription of antibiotics

Irrigation with saline

Dry Socket – Diagnosis and Management Quiz