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Do Corticosteroids Still Have a Role in the Management of Third Molar Surgery?

Authors: Wei Cheong Ngeow, Daniel Lim

Published in: Advances in Therapy | Issue 7/2016

Abstract

Introduction

The use of corticosteroids to reduce the post-operative sequelae of lower third molar surgery, namely pain, swelling and trismus, has been well studied by many researchers over the past 6 decades. This study reviewed the reported outcome of corticosteroids used in controlling the above sequalae after third molar surgery.

Materials and Methods

A PubMed, Medline, EMBASE and Google search was undertaken of all controlled clinical trials on the effects of corticosteroids on pain, swelling and trismus after lower third molar surgery. The review was limited to studies published over the last 10 years (2006–2015).

Results

Of the 46 initially retrieved articles, 34 were finally included. Eleven studies compared the effect of 2 similar (but different dose) or different group of corticosteroids. Thirty-one studies reported the effects of corticosteroids on all sequale, 2 reported the outcome on swelling and trismus and another 1 on swelling and pain only. In 16 of the studies, corticosteroid use resulted in significant reductions in pain after third molar removal. Twenty-two out of 29 studies reported reduced swelling against negative control while 18 out of 25 studies reported improved mouth opening. Fourteen studies reported the benefit of corticosteroids on all 3 sequelae, with 71.4% resulted from the use of methylprednisolone.

Conclusion

Although there are some conflicting effects, the results of this analysis shows in general the benefits derived from short-term use of corticosteroids in relation to pain, swelling and trismus following third molar surgical extraction, with no side effects observed.

Funding

This work was supported by the University of Malaya’s High Impact Research grant UM.C/625/1/HIR/MOHE/05.

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Title: Do Corticosteroids Still Have a Role in the Management of Third Molar Surgery?
Authors: Wei Cheong Ngeow
Daniel Lim
Publication date: 01-07-2016
Publisher: Springer Healthcare
Published in: Advances in Therapy / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 0741-238X
Electronic ISSN: 1865-8652
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12325-016-0357-y

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