Awareness of Corticosteroids for Third Molar Impaction by Dentists
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Objective: The study was conducted to assess the awareness of corticosteroids for third molar impaction by dentists. Materials and methods: A hundred dental practitioners including all specalities were included in this study, were given a questionnaire containing both open-ended and close-ended questions. The questionnaire comprised information pertaining to corticosteroids prescription for third molar surgery, commonly prescribed corticosteroids, their dosage, etc. Results: In a total of n=100, 72% perform third molar impactions and n=28 do not perform third molar impactions .In 72% performing third molar impactions, 54% prescribe corticosteroids and 18% do not prescribe corticosteroids. In 54% prescribing corticosteroids, 33% prescribe prednisolone(oral) and 21% prescribe dexamethasone. Among 54% prescribing corticosteroids all prescribe after food .The dosage for prednisolone reported is 30 mg orally immediately after surgery, 5 mg orally twice daily for 3-5 days. The dosage for dexamethasone reported is intravenously 4mg and intramuscularly 8mg. Conclusion: It is concluded from the present study that majority of dentists had moderate awareness of corticosteroids reducing post operative swelling and discomfort after third molar impactions They should follow and should not neglect guidelines for corticosteroids prescription along with NSAIDS
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M. Deepigaa
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