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A member asked:
Is it possible to develop a "dry socket" if i had a bone filler placed in an extracted tooth cavity?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possible: It is possible to develop an infection but as you described it is very un-likely.
Answered 11/15/2012
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Yes: Dry socket is truly a misnomer. Dry socket is generally pain associated with a tooth removal. It is usually associated with food and debris in the socket that is breaking down and forming an acid. The acid is what triggers the inflammation and pain. Therefore, you can have these symptoms even with a graft.
Answered 12/8/2012
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