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    2015

    Comparison of clinical efficacy of methylprednisolone and serratiopeptidase for reduction of postoperative sequelae after lower third molar surgery

    Chappi DM, Suresh KV, Patil MR, Desai R, Tauro DP, Bharani KN, Parkar MI, Shahid MK

    Published in Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

    Key Findings

    Methylprednisolone outperformed serratiopeptidase for reducing postoperative swelling and trismus after lower third molar surgery.

    Conclusions

    Serratiopeptidase was less effective than a standard corticosteroid.

    Limitations

    Small split-mouth design; short observation window.

    Supplements Studied

    Methylprednisolone outperformed serratiopeptidase for reducing postoperative swelling and trismus.

    Related Health Concerns

    Chronic Inflammation

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:30
    Duration:1 weeks
    Quality Score:5/10

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