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Avances en Odontoestomatología
On-line version ISSN 2340-3152Print version ISSN 0213-1285
Abstract
PRIETO, I; PRIETO-FENECH, A and BASCONES MARTINEZ, A. Corticoesteroids and impacted lower third molar surgery: Literature review. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2005, vol.21, n.5, pp.251-258. ISSN 2340-3152.
The aim of this study is searching the available evidence with respect to the use, justification, side effects and efficacy of corticosteroids in reducing pain and swelling after the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars. We want to investigate if steroidal anti-inflammatories prescription in addition to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), when compared with the exclusive administration of NSAID, is more effective improving, relieving or eradicating symptoms of swelling and pain after the extraction of the impacted lower third molar. We have utilize in this literature review the Medline database with the keywords "steroids" and "Third molars" or "wisdom molars" and "surgery". The search was also limited to humans, English and dental journals.
Keywords : Steroids; Third Molars; Wisdom Teeth; Surgery.