Initial control of hemorrhage after tooth extraction is achieved by:

 # Initial control of hemorrhage after tooth extraction is achieved by:

A. Placing figure of eight suture around the socket

B. Placing a moisture gauze over the extraction socket

C. Application of hydrogen peroxide pack

D. Prescribe antihemorrhagic drugs

The correct answer is B. Placing a moistened gauze over the extraction socket.

Initial control of hemorrhage is achieved by use of a moistened 2 × 2 inch gauze placed over the extraction socket. The gauze should be positioned such that when the patient closes his or her teeth together, it fits into the space previously occupied by the crown of the tooth. Biting of teeth together places pressure on the gauze, and the pressure is then transmitted to the socket. This pressure results in hemostasis. If the gauze is simply placed on the occlusal table, the pressure applied to the bleeding socket is insufficient to achieve adequate hemostasis. A larger gauze sponge (4 × 4 inches) may be required if multiple teeth have been extracted or if the opposing arch is edentulous.

Reference: CONTEMPORARY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, Sixth Edition, Page NO 118