Do corticosteroids reduce postoperative pain following third molar intervention?

Chollathit Sugragan Nattapong Sirintawat Sirichai Kiattavorncharoen Lee Kian Khoo Kumar Kc Natthamet Wongsirichat

Published in: Journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine (2020)

Corticosteroids can be used as an adjuvant for pain reduction following wisdom teeth surgery. Methylprednisolone and dexamethasone delivered via the intramuscular route is the best method for effective pain reduction. The ideal time for administration of corticosteroids is the preoperative period.

Keyphrases

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chronic pain
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randomized controlled trial
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