Postoperative interventions to reduce inflammatory complications after third molar surgery: review of the current evidence

In conclusion, paracetamol and ibuprofen are efficacious in managing postoperative pain. Corticosteroids and antibiotics should only be used in selected cases. Chlorhexidine reduces alveolar osteitis. The benefits of cryotherapy, postoperative irrigation and ozone gel are yet to be established.

Source: Australian Dental Journal - June 14, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: H Cho, AJ Lynham, E Hsu Tags: Review Article Source Type: research