The effect of dexamethasone on neurapraxia following third molar surgery

The effect of dexamethasone on neurapraxia following third molar surgery

A double blind, controlled trial was undertaken to assess the effect of intra-muscular dexamethasone on neurapraxia following the surgical removal of mandibular third molars. No significant difference was found 24 h post-operatively between a control group and a group given dexamethasone.

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 1989-12, Vol.27 (6), p.477-480
Hauptverfasser: Von Arx, D.P., Simpson, M.T.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Dentistry
Dexamethasone - therapeutic use
Double-Blind Method
Ent. Stomatology
Female
Humans
Lingual Nerve
Male
Mandibular Nerve
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Molar, Third - surgery
Neural Conduction
Paresthesia - prevention & control
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Random Allocation
Sensation
Tooth Extraction - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:A double blind, controlled trial was undertaken to assess the effect of intra-muscular dexamethasone on neurapraxia following the surgical removal of mandibular third molars. No significant difference was found 24 h post-operatively between a control group and a group given dexamethasone.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/S0266-4356(89)80005-1