Comparative assessment of dexamethasone administration routes for the management of postoperative symptoms following third molar surgery - 27/11/19
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Abstract |
Objective |
The surgical removal of third molars (3 Ms) is often associated with postoperative symptoms such as trismus, edema, and pain. The purpose of this study was to perform a comparative assessment of the effect of dexamethasone by different administration routes.
Study design |
A randomized, prospective study was carried out including patients undergoing the surgical removal of bilateral impacted mandibular 3 Ms. Patients were grouped according to dexamethasone administration routes Group A (intravenous); Group B (intralesional); Group C (oral administration). After surgery, pain, edema, and trismus were recorded. Postoperative symptoms severity (PoSSE) questionnaires were administered too.
Results |
108 patients were allocated to group A, 101 to group B, and 106 to group C.
Statistically significant differences (P < .05) with better results were observed as for edema, pain and the results of PoSSe questionnaires by groups A and B.
Conclusion |
A single intralesional administration of dexamethasone seems to be effective in decreasing postoperative pain, edema, and symptoms after third molar surgery.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Third molar, Symptom, Corticosteroid
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Vol 120 - N° 6
P. 529-533 - décembre 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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