Alveolar periostitis
MONDO:0001752A condition sometimes occurring after tooth extraction, particularly after traumatic extraction, resulting in a dry appearance of the exposed bone in the socket, due to disintegration or loss of the blood clot. It is basically a focal osteomyelitis without suppuration and is accompanied by severe pain (alveolalgia) and foul odor. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Also known as: alveolitis of jaw, dry socket, extrinsic allergic alveolitis of jaw skeleton, jaw skeleton extrinsic allergic alveolitis
65 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gel that promises faster healing after tooth extraction falls short in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a gel made from hyaluronic acid and amino acids (Gumblast) to see if it helps surgical wounds in the mouth heal better. It involved 28 adults who needed at least two teeth extracted, with one socket treated with the gel and the other left to heal normally. The t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Wave Innovation Group s.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC