Corticosteroids in dentistry

Corticosteroids in dentistry

Steroids are one of the widely used drugs in dentistry. These are immunosuppressive agents. The reason for its use is its anti-inflammatory as well as immunosuppressive properties. Corticosteroids have revolutionized the management of several disabling conditions, but its use in term of dosage is in...

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Veröffentlicht in:Indian journal of dental sciences 2016-01, Vol.8 (4), p.252-254
Hauptverfasser: Bhanot, Rishu, Mago, Jyoti
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adrenal insufficiency
anti-inflammatory
corticosteroid
immunosuppressive
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Zusammenfassung:Steroids are one of the widely used drugs in dentistry. These are immunosuppressive agents. The reason for its use is its anti-inflammatory as well as immunosuppressive properties. Corticosteroids have revolutionized the management of several disabling conditions, but its use in term of dosage is inappropriate. The current review highlights its uses, contraindications, side-effects as well as a guideline for its use in dentistry.
ISSN:0976-4003
2231-2293
DOI:10.4103/0976-4003.196814