Effects of gender-related factors on the incidence of localized alveolar osteitis

Numerous literature references have suggested increased risk for localized alveolar osteitis associated with femalegender, use of oral contraceptives, and point in menstrual/contraceptive cycle. However, the available information has not been systematically considered with the intent to accurately e...

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Published in:Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology and endodontics, 1995-04, Vol.79 (4), p.416-422
Main Authors: Cohen, Mark E., Simecek, John W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal - adverse effects
Dry Socket - epidemiology
Dry Socket - etiology
Dry Socket - physiopathology
Female
Humans
Male
Menstrual Cycle - physiology
Odds Ratio
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Sex Ratio
Tooth Extraction - adverse effects
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Summary:Numerous literature references have suggested increased risk for localized alveolar osteitis associated with femalegender, use of oral contraceptives, and point in menstrual/contraceptive cycle. However, the available information has not been systematically considered with the intent to accurately estimate the magnitude of these effects. The present review suggests that under certain conditions, some of which may be avoidable, females may have at least a two to threefold increase in osteitis risk compared with males. It appears that this greater risk may be reduced by considering hormonal cycles when scheduling elective exodontia.
ISSN:1079-2104
1528-395X
DOI:10.1016/S1079-2104(05)80120-9