The document provides post-operative care instructions for tooth extraction sites. It outlines the following key steps: 1) Rinse the extraction site with saline and remove any tags or granulation tissue. Gentle scraping can remove pathological tissue from the socket. 2) Compress the alveolar bone with finger pressure to establish a stable blood clot and stop bleeding. Suture if needed. 3) Review post-operative instructions with the patient, including biting on gauze to control bleeding, maintaining a soft diet, keeping the head elevated, and taking pain medication as prescribed.

1. University of Aden
Faculty of Dentistry
Department of Oral Surgery
Oral Surgery
Third Year
Post-Ex. Care
Associate Prof. Dr. Muhgat Abdo
2011

2. (Tooth Extraction (Exodontia
What are the steps in postoperative
management of an extraction site?
1. Frigate the site with sterile saline.
2. Remove tissue tags and granulation tissue from
the soft tissue of the site.
3. Aggressive curettage of the socket is
contraindicated. Pathologic tissue should be
removed by gentle scraping of the socket .

3. (Tooth Extraction (Exodontia
What are the steps in postoperative
management of an extraction site?

4. (Tooth Extraction (Exodontia
What are the steps in postoperative
management of an extraction site?
4. Compress the alveolar bone with finger
pressure.
5. Suture if necessary at the papillae bordering
the extraction site and across the middle of the
site.
6. Review postoperative instructions with the
patient.

5. Establishing haemostasis: stop the bleeding,
establishment of a stable blood clot. (by placing
a gauze pack cover the socket and instruct the
patient to apply gentle and continues pressure by
biting on the gauze at least for 30 minutes.
Do not spit, or suck
through a straw,
since this will
promote bleeding.

6. Review post
extraction
instructions with
. the patient
Muhgat Abdo

7. What to do After Tooth Extraction
 Control Bleeding Bite firmly the gauze pack over
the surgical area for, at least, 1/2 hour; then
discard it gently.
 Some blood will ooze from the area of surgery
for several hours and it is normal.
 Do not spit, or suck through a straw, since this
will promote bleeding.
 When bleeding persists at home, place a gauze
pad or cold wet teabag over the area and bite
firmly for 30 minutes.

8. What to do After Tooth Extraction
 Avoid rubbing the area with your tongue.
 Keep your head elevated on several pillows or sit
in a lounge chair for 12 hours.
 DO NOT SMOKE for 24 hours after surgery
because this will cause bleeding, pain and
interfere with healing.
 DO NOT CHEW KAT

9. What to do After Tooth Extraction
 Do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth for
the first 12 hours after the surgical appointment.
 Brush the teeth gently after 24 hours and Avoid
the surgical site.
 Rest: Avoid strenuous exercise during the first
24 hours, and keep the mouth from excessive
movement. Physical activity may increase
bleeding.

10. What to do After Tooth Extraction
Diet
 Use a liquid or soft diet high in protein.
 Drink a large volume of water and fruit juices no Milk.
 Avoid hot food for the first 24 hours after surgery
because this may promote bleeding.

 Eat a soft diet for the first 24 hours after tooth
extraction.
 Avoid foods that require excessive chewing.
 You can resume a normal diet the day after tooth
removal.

11. What to do After Tooth Extraction
Pain relief
 Some Discomfort is normal after surgery. It can
be controlled by taking the pain medication your
dentist has prescribed or recommended.
 Start taking your pain pills before the numbing
medication has worn off.
 Avoid Asprin.
 Warm salt water helps to clean and sooth,reduce
swelling (4 times a day starting the day after tooth
Extraction ( Mouth Wash)

12. What to do After Surgical
Extraction
 Antibiotic therapy: because
bone was removed.
 Post surgical review.
 Suture removal: after 7
days.

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