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2022


Evid Based Complement Alternat Med


2022

Methylprednisolone and Hyaluronic Acid versus Each Agent Alone to Control Complication of Impacted Wisdom Removal.

Authors

Altaweel A A, Gaber A E-H, Alnaffar M Z, Alshomrani E A, Alrehaili R A, Alshaikh R A, Baeshin J N, Al-Akhdar E S
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2022; 2022:1563513.
PMID: 35368756.

Abstract

Extraction of impacted molars is commonest operation in oral cavity and associated with complications disturbing patient's quality of life. Hyaluronic acid is a nontoxic agent recommended for wound management due to its anti-inflammatory effects. Also, methylprednisolone sodium is used to reduce pain and edema. The aim this study was to compare the effect of combined use of corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid versus each agent alone in controlling postextraction complications of impacted mandibular third molars.