Corticosteroid use preoperative in third molar surgery

Abstract

The removal of third molars is a common surgical procedure performed by dentists. Trismus, pain and swelling are reflective of inflammation due to surgical trauma and corticosteroids have been used effectively to reduce these complications. The drug modulates the inflammatory events by inhibiting phospoliphase A2, leading to an improvement in various clinical manifestations. In dentistry, methylprednisolone, betamethasone and dexamethasone have been addressed in studies which vary dosages and routs of administration. However, in the long run, this class of drugs can cause side effects. However, a dose before surgery does not cause severe adverse effects. This study aims to provide information about the use of steroids preoperatively in third molar surgery.