A 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:
Alveolar Osteitis; Alveolalgias; Alveolar Osteitides; Alveolar Periostitides; Dry Sockets; Osteitides, Alveolar; Periostitides, Alveolar; Socket, Dry; Sockets, Dry; Alveolalgia; Alveolar Periostitis; Alveolitis Sicca Dolorosa; Osteitis, Alveolar; Periostitis, Alveolar