meta_analysis
    2017

    Role of Serratiopeptidase After Surgical Removal of Impacted Molar: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Sivaramakrishnan G, Sridharan K

    Published in Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

    Key Findings

    Serratiopeptidase modestly reduced trismus and swelling after third molar surgery but was inferior to corticosteroids and had little effect on pain.

    Conclusions

    Any post-surgical benefit is small and outperformed by standard anti-inflammatory drugs.

    Limitations

    Few trials, high heterogeneity, poor allocation concealment.

    Supplements Studied

    Serratiopeptidase modestly reduced trismus and swelling after third molar surgery but was inferior to corticosteroids.

    Outcomes Measured

    Pain Relief

    Serratiopeptidase had little effect on postoperative pain and was inferior to corticosteroids.

    Related Health Concerns

    General Swelling

    Study Details

    Year:2017
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    Quality Score:6/10

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