Alveolite e sua relação com o ciclo menstrual: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

The alveolitis is one of the most frequent complications after extraction of permanent teeth. It is a serious complication characterized by throbbing pain and not relieved by the analgesic administration, manifesting itself between the third and fourth day after the extraction, it may be associated with a completely empty socket or partially filled with clot and associated with fetid odor. The most affected age group is 30 to 40 years, with a predilection for females, increasing from 2 to 5 times is associated with the use of oral contraceptives. During the menstrual cycle there is a change in fibrinolytic action, with the ideal opportunity to perform extractions in women who have not yet reached menopause, the period that corresponds to the 23-28 day menstrual cycle is the ideal stage to perform these procedures. Does not have a specific cause or a protocol for treatment, several medications can be used, ranging from systemic local administration.