Open AccessEffectiveness of dexamethasone injection in the pterygomandibular space before and after lower third molar surgery
Author(s) -
Kalaya Sitthisongkhram,
Nattisa Niyomtham,
Teeranut Chaiyasamut,
Verasak Pairuchvej,
Kumar Kc,
Natthamet Wongsirichat
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2383-9309
DOI - 10.17245/jdapm.2020.20.5.313
Subject(s) - medicine , dexamethasone , molar , anesthesia , placebo , surgery , analgesic , dentistry , alternative medicine , pathology
Previous studies have investigated the effects of dexamethasone injections into the pterygomandibular space and compared them to those of controls; however, the effects of dexamethasone injections before and after lower third molar surgery on postoperative complications have not been studied. This research investigated the postoperative sequelae of dexamethasone injections before and after surgery into the pterygomandibular space. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of preoperative and postoperative injections of 4 mg of dexamethasone into the pterygomandibular space on postoperative pain, facial swelling, and the restriction of mouth opening following lower third molar surgical removal.