Efficacy of proteolytic enzyme bromelain on health outcomes after third molar surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
de la Barrera-Nunez MC, Yanez-Vico RM, Batista-Cruzado A, et al.
Published in Medicina Oral Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal
Abstract
Systematic review and meta-analysis of bromelain for outcomes after third molar surgery.
Key Findings
Pooled trials showed bromelain reduced postoperative swelling and trismus after third molar surgery, with smaller and less consistent effects on pain.
Conclusions
Bromelain appears useful as an adjunct for post-surgical edema.
Limitations
Small heterogeneous trials, differing dosing regimens and comparators.
Supplements Studied
Pooled trials showed bromelain reduced postoperative swelling and trismus after third molar surgery, with smaller and less consistent effects on pain.
Outcomes Measured
Pooled trials showed bromelain reduced postoperative swelling and trismus after third molar surgery, with smaller and less consistent effects on pain.
Study Details
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