Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Articaine and Perineural Dexamethasone for Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Atalay, B; Şitilci, Abdullah; Onur, Özen

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2019.10.024

Analgesic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Articaine and Perineural Dexamethasone for Mandibular Third Molar Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Atalay B., Şitilci A. T., Onur Ö.

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.78, no.4, pp.507-514, 2020 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 78 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2020
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.10.024
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
Page Numbers: pp.507-514
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of articaine and perineural dexamethasone (DX) in reducing postoperative sequelae such as swelling and maximum mouth opening that are harming the quality of life of patients after impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) surgery.