Chlorhexidine 0.2% socket irrigation (monoject syringe) vs Chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthrinse
Presence of dry socket · Adults (>18 years) having permanent tooth extraction (predominantly mandibular third molars)
Chlorhexidine 0.2% socket irrigation (monoject syringe) led to lower presence of dry socket compared with chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthrinse; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
- Local interventions for the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomesFollow-up: median 7 daysRR 0.26 [0.09, 0.71]1 study · 95 participantsGRADE not reported