Effects of co-administered dexamethasone and diclofenac potassium on pain, swelling and trismus following third molar surgery

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Authors

Babatunde O. Bamgbose · Lagos University Teaching Hospital

J A Akinwande · University of Lagos

Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo · Lagos University Teaching Hospital

Akinola Ladipo Ladeinde · University of Lagos

Godwin Toyin Arotiba · University of Lagos

Mobolanle O. Ogunlewe · University of Lagos

Abstract

This study illustrates enhanced effects of co-administered dexamethasone and diclofenac K on short-term post-operative pain and swelling, compared to diclofenac potassium alone in third molar surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Dental Radiography and Imaging Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Head & Face Medicine

Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 11-11

DOI: 10.1186/1746-160x-1-11

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