Review of dexamethasone administration for management of complications in postoperative third molar surgery
10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.5.341
- Author:
Diane Isabel SELVIDO
1
;
Bishwa Prakash BHATTARAI
;
Nattisa NIYOMTHAM
;
Apiwat RIDDHABHAYA
;
Kadkao VONGSAWAN
;
Verasak PAIRUCHVEJ
;
Natthamet WONGSIRICHAT
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, International College of Dentistry, Walailak University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Publication Type:REVIEW ARTICLE
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2021;47(5):341-350
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Dexamethasone has been used in oral and maxillofacial surgery for postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus following third molar surgeries. It is a potent and powerful drug that can alleviate the aforementioned postoperative sequelae. Dexamethasone is responsible for inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators in the inflammation process to improve patient quality of life after surgical intervention. There are several available routes of administering dexamethasone. This article will help determine the suggested routes of administration, dosage, parameters, and dexamethasone timing for third molar surgeries.
