Open AccessComparative efficiency of the preoperative pterygomandibular space injection of two doses of dexamethasone in mandibular third molar surgery
Author(s) -
Pavita Wanithat,
Teeranut Chaiyasamut,
Kadkao Vongsavan,
Bishwa Prakash Bhattarai,
Verasak Pairuchvej,
Sirichai Kiattavorncharoen,
Natthamet Wongsirichat
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of dental anesthesia and pain medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2383-9309
DOI - 10.17245/jdapm.2021.21.1.29
Subject(s) - medicine , trismus , dexamethasone , molar , anesthesia , visual analogue scale , surgery , randomized controlled trial , dentistry
Impacted mandibular third molar removal is one of the most commonly performed oral surgical procedures. This procedure can lead to several postoperative complications, such as trismus, facial swelling, and pain, which occur as a result of the inflammatory responses to surgery. This study compared the efficiency of preoperative injections of 4 mg versus 8 mg dexamethasone into the pterygomandibular space to reduce postoperative sequelae.