The Use of Submucosal Dexamethasone After Periodontal Surgery

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2022-04-29
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of submucosal 8 mg (2 mL) dexamethasone on postoperative pain, swelling, chewing efficiency, trismus, healing, and discomfort after periodontal flap surgery

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yıl University
• Treatments: Dexamethasone

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. pocket depth ≥5mm;

2. systemically healthy;

3. without drug allergy;

4. without any blood disease;

5. not using medication (anti-platelet, anticoagulant, immunosuppressant medication);

6. received no any periodontal surgery in the last 6 months;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. poor oral hygiene;

2. smoking;

3. any systemic disease that would affect the surgical operation;

4. problem with the kidneys or adrenal glands;

5. connective tissue disease or immunodeficiency;

6. breastfeeding period or pregnancy.

7. high dental anxiety