The benefits of steroids therapy in surgical extraction of Mandibular third molar

The purpose of this study was evaluation of the effects of the steroid therapy for the prevention of post operative complications after the surgical removal of mandibular wisdom tooth. a prospective study was done on 100 patients in which mandibular last molar was impacted.4mg dexamethasone & 250mg of hydrocortisone were given intravenously in straight dose after completing the surgical procedure. there was considerable impact of these medicines for prevention of post operative complications like swelling,edema,pain,discomfort,ecchymosis,trismus. patients were recalled on 1st,3rd and 7th post operative days. the post operative complications due to open extraction of mandibular third molar can be minimized by the use of steroids.