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8023 Surgery

All are true about alveolar osteitis except?

AIt is caused by fibrinolysis of the clot on the 3rd - 4th post-operative day, before formation of granulation tissue
BIncidence is higher in smokers and females on oral contraceptives
CMain aim of the treatment is prevention of pus formation (Correct Answer)
DTreatment is socket irrigation and placement of obtundent dressing