Efficacy of Intra Masseteric Dexamethasone in Reducing Pain and Swelling after Surgical Removal of Mandibular Third Molars
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of intra massetrically given dexamethasone through intrabuccal approach in reducing the post-operative sequelae after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. Materials and Methods: Twenty patients were selected, each of who required surgical extraction of a single impacted mandibular third molar. Patients were in the age range of 18–40 years. Patients were randomly set apart into two groups of 10 each. The experimental group received 8 mg dexamethasone which is injected into the masseter muscle intrabuccally. The control group did not receive any kind of steroids. Facial swelling was measured by an independent examiner preoperatively and 2nd day postoperatively. Visual analog scale is used to measure pain from patient’s response. Results: There is a significant reduction in swelling and pain in the dexamethasone group when compared with the control group. Conclusion: Intra masseteric injection of 8 mg dexamethasone through intrabuccal approach is a better way to minimize swelling and pain after surgical removal of impacted third molars in the mandible.
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Muniappan Harihara Sabari, Gopalakrishnan Suresh Kumar, Amalorpavanathan Andrew
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