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What is it called when pus and inflammation form around the socket of a tooth?
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∙ 10y ago
It's called an abscess.
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∙ 10y ago
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What is inflammation of the socket from a tooth extraction?
inflammation after an extraction can be due to the trauma caused to the tissues surrounding the tooth, when the tooth was being pulled.however, infection also causes an inflammatory response in an attempt to increase the concerntration of white blood cells to an infected area, thus fighting the infection to reduce tissue damage. inflammation of the tooth socket after extraction will result in some degree of discomfort (mild pain) up to severe pain depending on the cause of the inflammation described above. inflammation resulting from socket infection can be accomponied by visable puss formation in the socket and redness, pain and swelling of the gum around the socket. how do you know it's puss? you won't, go to a dentist who will tell you for sure and treat it accordingly.
What is the Medical term meaning tooth socket?
A tooth socket is called an alveolus in medical terms.
The lower part of the tooth that fits into a socket in the jaw is called the?
The part of the tooth that fits into the socket of the jaw(mandible) or maxilla(for upper teeth) is the "root" of the tooth.
After a tooth extraction What does it mean if the socket turns white?
If the socket turns white after a tooth extraction, it means you have a dry socket. The white you are seeing is bone. After you have a tooth pulled, there is a socket or bone and sensitive nerves. Dry sockets occur when a blood clot either fails to form in the socket or it disintegrated. Dry sockets can lead to terrible pain and inflammation You should call your dentist right away if you have one!
Following a tooth extraction 11 days ago you can feel what appears to be part of the tooth in the socket and every time you eat or drink the socket is extremely painful is this OK?
If you still feel what may be part of your tooth left in the socket, that is not good. I would suggest seeing your dentist, or oral surgeon about this as part of your tooth may have broken in the process of the extraction. If there is no partial tooth remaining, you may have what is called dry socket, which is extremely painful. This website will explain "dry socket" to you: http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/dry_socket.htm
The fibrous connective tissue joining the tooth to the tooth socket?
The fibrous connective tissue joining the tooth to the tooth socket is the periodontal ligament.
What is a dental extraction site?
The empty tooth socket following removal of the tooth.
What holdsthe tooth in place?
Strong fibers known as the periodontal ligament (PDL) connect the root of the tooth to the socket. They help suspend the tooth in the socket, resist forces while chewing and grinding, and keep the tooth in place.
What is tooth replantation?
the reinsertion and splinting of a tooth that has been avulsed (knocked or torn out) of its socket
When you lose a tooth is there still some bone deep inside the gum?
The root of a tooth extends under the gums and is anchored in your jawbone. When you have a tooth pulled, there is a hole in the jaw where the root of the tooth was. This is called the socket. When the dentist pulls the tooth out, there may be chips of bone left over in the socket. The dentist has to break the tooth away from the jawbone in order to make the tooth loose so it can come out. Sometimes when the dentist pulls the tooth out, the tooth can break and a little bit of the root can be left in the socket. The dentist will try to get this out by drilling down into the jawbone with the drill to loosen the broken tooth root. If the piece of root is too close to the sinus (upper tooth) or jaw nerve (lower tooth), the dentist may decide it is best to leave the piece of root in the jaw.
Is Motrin good for inflammation of a tooth extraction?
very bad
What does luxate mean?
To loosen or dislocate the tooth from the socket.
