title: The effect of dexamethasone on neurapraxia following third molar surgery.
abstract: A double blind, controlled trial was undertaken to assess the effect of intra-muscular dexamethasone on neurapraxia following the surgical removal of mandibular third molars. No significant difference was found 24 h post-operatively between a control group and a group given dexamethasone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kings College Hospital, London.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Von Arx
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008036:Lingual Nerve; D008297:Male; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008875:Middle Aged; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011897:Random Allocation; D012677:Sensation; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D003907:Dexamethasone