Question 41 · LDEK · Indications and technique

Indicate the contraindication to the curettage of post-extraction alveolus:

  1. A. no periapical lesion visible on radiogram.
  2. B. acute purulent infection of the periodontal membrane.
  3. C. extraction of teeth with vital pulp.
  4. D. B and C are true.
  5. E. A, B and C are true.
Hint

Think about when scraping the socket actually removes something useful and when it only damages the clot or spreads infection.

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