National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) Practice Exam

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What can reduce the tendency to post-extraction complication of dry socket?

Pre-op mouth rinse of 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate
Taking antibiotics pre-op
Applying ice post-op
Avoiding eating before the surgery

The correct answer is: Pre-op mouth rinse of 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate

The most effective way to reduce the risk of dry socket, a common complication after tooth extraction, is to use a pre-operative mouth rinse containing 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate. This rinse can help prevent infection and promote healing in the surgical area. Taking antibiotics before surgery is not necessarily effective in preventing dry socket, as it may only be indicated in certain cases of increased risk of infection. Applying ice after surgery may help with swelling but does not directly address the risk of dry socket. Avoiding eating before surgery can also help reduce the risk of dry socket, but it is not as effective as using a pre-operative mouth rinse.