Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Dec 2006
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of a single dose prednisolone with and without diclofenac on pain, trismus, and swelling after removal of mandibular third molars.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a single intramuscular dose of prednisolone and the prednisolone-diclofenac combination on postoperative pain, trismus, and edema after the removal of third molars. ⋯ It was determined that the combination of a single dose of prednisolone and diclofenac is well-suited to the treatment of postoperative pain, trismus, and swelling after dental surgical procedures and should be used when extensive postoperative swelling of soft tissue is anticipated.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Dec 2006
Repair of nasal complex fractures and the need for secondary septo-rhinoplasty.
This study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of closed reduction of nasal fractures and determine the incidence of the need for post-traumatic septo-rhinoplasty in the management of residual nasal deformities. ⋯ Closed reduction of nasal fractures appears to be an effective method of treatment as long as careful attention is paid to the key regions in the nasal complex, including the septum at the initial time of treatment. Ideal results are obtained when surgery is performed within 2 weeks of initial injury. Factors such as timing of surgery, the status of the nasal septum, delay in treatment, and other associated injuries may influence the overall result.