Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics
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Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod · Jun 2006
Comparative StudyComparative study of the effect of tube drainage versus methylprednisolone after third molar surgery.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of tube drainage versus a single dose of methylprednisolone (MP) on maximal mouth opening, facial swelling, and pain after third molar surgery. ⋯ We conclude that the use of a drain or methylprednisolone is useful in reducing postoperative discomfort after third molar surgery.