ArticleNational journal of maxillofacial surgery
Effects of low-level laser therapy and intramasseteric triamcinolone on postoperative sequelae following mandibular third molar surgery: A comparative study.
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Abstract
Introduction: The extraction of impacted third molars is now a standard procedure for oral surgeons. However, it also presents with postoperative sequelae that are difficult for the patients to handle. Hence, to overcome these complications, the present study compares the efficacy of laser therapy and triamcinolone acetonide to find the best treatment modality for patients with such difficulties. Materials and Methods: A prospective, randomized clinical trial was carried out on 60 patients aged 18-30 years requiring impacted third molar extraction. The subjects were grouped into two ( Result: After assessment for pain, edema, and trismus, complications were reduced from day two to day seven when the two treatment modalities had statistical differences. It was found that the triamcinolone group had more reduction in complications than the laser group. Conclusion: In its limitations, the study concluded that triamcinolone acetonide acts as a better treatment modality than laser treatment during an assessment.
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