extraction wound healing

second intention

The healing of an extraction socket is a specialized example of healing by _____

bone fracture

The healing of a socket following a tooth extraction is
essentially the same as healing of a _______

1

Immediately following tooth extraction, there is local hemorrhage followed by blood clotting.

2

Tissue damage associated with the extraction is followed by a short-lived mild inflammatory reaction at the edges of the socket.

3

There is an in growth of capillary buds and fibroblast from the connective tissue of the socket walls

4

The blood clot is ultimately replaced by the granulation tissue.

5

Epithelium begins to migrate over the top of the socket to form an epithelial seal.

6

Coarse woven bone is then formed within the granulation tissue, subsequently filling the socket.

7

Some months later this tissue is replaced by mature bone whose component trabeculae are organized to accommodate the changed functional demands.