Dry Socket vs Healthy Socket: Understanding the Difference
Understanding Dry Socket vs Healthy Socket The difference between a dry socket and a normal socket lies in their clinical presentations. A normal socket exhibits no special symptoms, whereas a dry socket is characterized by a localized secondary infection in the alveolar bone after tooth extraction. Dry socket is a type of acute infection of the extraction wound, commonly seen in the lower posterior teeth, especially after the removal of impacted third molars. Under normal circumstances, even with flap elevation and bone removal, the pain in a normal socket wound will gradually subside after 2 to 3 days. If severe... Learn more