Alveogyl: Foreign Body Reaction. (2nd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joshi, Sandeep; Steel, Clare; Eyeson, Josiah
• Is Part Of: Dental update. Volume 48:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 299
• Page End: 301
• Publication Date: 2021-04-02
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.12968/denu.2021.48.4.299
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-5000

Abstract

Abstract : Alveolar osteitis (AO) is a painful complication experienced by approximately 3–4% of patients who have undergone a dental extraction. A frequently used intra-alveolar dressing material, such as Alveogyl is commonly used to treat sockets where a diagnosis of AO is made. However, unexpected problems may be encountered by the dentist when using such materials and this article explores a case where a diagnosis of a foreign body reaction to Alveogyl was identified in a symptomatic patient with no overt clinical or radiographical signs. CPD/Clinical Relevance: Dental professionals should be aware of the possible complications with the use of Alveogyl in the treatment of alveolar osteitis, in particular foreign body reactions.