Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2024 Dec;16(Suppl 4):S3034-S3036.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_870_24. Epub 2024 Sep 21.

Application of Corticosteroids in Dentistry: A Review

Souptik Satpathi  1 , Yogesh V Rathod  2 , Kamil N Rajpari  3 , Rohit Kandlikar  4 , Y Rajiv Kumar  5 , Arti Gachake  6 , Pratik Surana  7
Affiliations
Review

Application of Corticosteroids in Dentistry: A Review

Souptik Satpathi et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Dec.

Abstract

Corticosteroids are crucial in dentistry for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, aiding in managing conditions such as oral lichen planus, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, and post-operative inflammation. By inhibiting pro-inflammatory mediators and immune cell activity, they offer significant symptomatic relief and promote healing. However, potential systemic and local side effects necessitate cautious application. This article explores the use of corticosteroids in routine dental practice.

Keywords: Corticosteroids; dental application; dentistry.

PubMed Disclaimer

Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

References

    1. Langeland K, Langeland LK, Anderson DM. Corticosteroids in dentistry. Int Dent J. 1977;27:217–51. - PubMed
    1. Bhanot R, Mago J. Corticosteroids in dentistry. Indian J Dent Sci. 2016;8:252–4.
    1. Sambandam V, Neelakantan P. Steroids in dentistry –A review. Int J Pharm Sci Rev Res. 2013;22:240–5.
    1. Saravanan T, Subha M, Prem P, Venkatesh A. CorticosteroidsIts role in oral mucosal lesions. Int J Pharm Bio Sci. 2014;5:439–46.
    1. Kallali B, Singh K, Thaker V. Corticosteroids in dentistry. J Indian Acad Oral Med Radiol. 2011;23:128–31.

LinkOut - more resources