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Review
. 2009 May;107(5):630-40.
doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2008.11.005. Epub 2009 Jan 20.

The use of corticosteroids and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication for the management of pain and inflammation after third molar surgery: a review of the literature

King Kim  1 , Pardeep Brar, Jesse Jakubowski, Steven Kaltman, Eustorgio Lopez
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The use of corticosteroids and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medication for the management of pain and inflammation after third molar surgery: a review of the literature

King Kim et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2009 May.

Abstract

The use of medication to relieve pain and inflammation after removal of third molars has been explored thoroughly in the literature. Narcotic analgesics, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and combinations of these all have a role in the postoperative management of pain and swelling within this group of patients. This article addresses the use of NSAIDs and corticosteroids after third molar surgery, along with a review of the literature, which is incorporated to provide practitioners helpful, quick, and reliable information regarding patients undergoing third molar surgery.

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