Placement of a ___________ is indicated to treat a dry socket
a. gelfoam
b. medicated iodoform strip
c. 2 × 2 gauze
d. none of the above
b
RATIONALE: Placement of a medicated iodoform strip is indicated to treat a dry socket.
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