J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg.  2021 Oct;47(5):341-350. 10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.5.341.

Review of dexamethasone administration for management of complications in postoperative third molar surgery

• Selvido DI
• Bhattarai BP
• Niyomtham N
• Riddhabhaya A
• Vongsawan K
• Pairuchvej V
• Wongsirichat N

• KMID: 2521787
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.5.341

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.

Keyword

Administration; Dexamethasone; Techniques; Inflammation; Quality of life

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