Question 334 · LDEK · Complications of extraction
Post-extraction alveolar osteitis is not attributable to:
- A. bacterial infection of the post-extraction wound.
- B. vomiting during tooth extraction.
- C. surgical injury and difficulty of the procedure.
- D. the use of oral contraceptives.
- E. surgical wisdom tooth extractions in the maxilla due to lower vascularity.
Hint
Compare the blood supply and density of maxillary and mandibular bone.
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