Optimizing Postoperative Care in Third Molar Surgery: The Impact of Methylprednisolone

Posted: December 24, 2024
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the use of methylprednisolone in postoperative impacted third molar surgery. Methylprednisolone was found to effectively reduce pain, edema, and trismus after extraction. It outperformed dexamethasone in inter-incisal reduction but dexamethasone was preferable for postoperative trismus. Dental professionals can consider using methylprednisolone for improved patient outcomes in impacted third molar surgery.

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