Will Metronidazole Cure Dry Socket?

Metronidazole was found to be effective in providing early relief of pain when administered systemically in the treatment of “dry socket”.

Will metronidazole treat dry socket?

Prophylactic metronidazole was found to be an effective means of preventing 'dry socket' after routine dental extractions.

What antibiotics are used for dry socket?

The most common antibiotic used to prevent dry socket is amoxicillin, but dentists may also prescribe azithromycin before a tooth extraction or apply topical clindamycin or lincomycin to the socket after a tooth extraction.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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