Systemically reviewing the topic dry socket and its component: incidence, predisposing factors, aetiology, clinical features, treatment, and prevention. All studies pertaining to the topic and its component were included. Exclusion criteria were applied to exclude studies that were not PubMed indexed. The materials and methods used for this systemic review were to search in the PubMed database, using specific words "Dry Socket, incidence, predisposing factors, aetiology, clinical features, treatment, and prevention" and published in the English language. The articles were reviewed, 20 papers were identified in PubMed but a total of 15 papers were included in the final systemic review according to the specific keywords and materials mentioned above. The occurrence of dry socket in an everyday oral surgery or dental practice is unavoidable. The incidence and predisposing factors of dry socket were remarkable but varied from one study to another. Aetiology of dry socket is not fully understood, different studies suggest different theories behind its occurrence. Clinical features were investigated aiming to determine diagnostic components to identify dry socket. Treatment and prevention of dry socket were reviewed showing a massive verity of treatment modalities and preventive measures.
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