Author Question: Alveolitis, or dry socket, is the most common complication following an extraction. a. True b. ... (Read 78 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Alveolitis, or dry socket, is the most common complication following an extraction.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The best means to control bleeding is pressure, which can be accomplished by folding gauze over the surgical site and having the patient bite down.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

kbennett34 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

True
RATIONALE: Alveolitis, or dry socket, is the most common complication following an extraction.

Answer to Question 2

True
RATIONALE: The best means to control bleeding is pressure, which can be accomplished by folding gauze over the surgical site and having the patient bite down.