The efficacy of chlorhexidine gel in the prevention of alveolar osteitis after mandibular third molar extraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Alveolar osteitis is a very painful and distressing condition for a patient who has recently undergone a tooth extraction and has led dental professionals to search for preventive measures. The aim of this meta-analysis to determine the effect of chlorhexidine (CHX) gel on the in...

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Main Author: Amare Teshome
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-017-0376-3