In this review, we will discuss the dry socket and its treatment and prevention methods. A total of 40 out of 80 Publications were included in the final systemic review. Dry socket is the inflammation of the jawbone that occurs at the place of the tooth after it is removed. The disease occurs more in women and smokers and affects 2 – 5% of people and often lasts for 5-6 days at most and affects the lower jaw more than the upper jaw. One of the most common complications after removal of teeth is the dry socket, such as removal of damaged strands, and its prevention is more effective than its treatment. Pain usually begins within one to three days after removal. Before tooth extraction, risk factors for developing a dry socket include smoking, the presence of impacted wisdom tooth, being female, and being above the age of 30. Objectives: To assess the interventions for the prevention and treatment of dry socket following tooth extraction. Materials and Methodology: The researches were conducted on 280 patients aged between 20 and 40 years with particular characteristics, and each patient had two corresponding teeth that needed to be removed. The samples were distributed into two groups, 160 males, and 120 females. In both groups, the teeth were classified according to its location; the upper or lower tooth, front or back, with the extraction being symmetrical, such that no medication is applied at the corresponding removed tooth, and the patient is observed after 24-36-48-72 hours. The incidence of dry socket is indicated by symptoms and signs that are recorded on a particular form and transmitted to the computer for analysis.
Keywords Dry Socket – Blood Clot – Bone Growth – Protection –Third molars (wisdom teeth) – Irritation