Effect of application of cold dressings on the postoperative course in oral surgery

Forsgren, Hanz; Heimdahl, Anders; Johansson, Björn; Krekmanov, Leonard

doi:10.1016/s0300-9785(85)80032-6

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“…The damage to the soft and hard tissues, which is associated with oral surgical procedures, is the usual cause of the early post-operative swelling. It is most marked after 19-24 hours and it then diminishes after about seven days [9]. The factors which affect the occurrence of pain and swelling include the skill of the surgeon, the extent of the surgical trauma, suturing, age, sex, medication, time of the day and the local flap design [10][11][12].…”

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To Compare Standard Incision and Comma Shaped Incision and Its Influence on Post–Operative Complications in Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars

Sarumathi²,

Veerabahu³

et al. 2013

JCDR

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Objectives: To compare standard incision and comma shaped incision and its influence on post operative complications in surgical removal of impacted third molar.Methods: This was a cross-over trial. Twenty subjects with bilateral impacted mandibular third molars were recruited for the study. A standard incision was made on one side of the lower jaw and a comma incision was made on the other side to reflect the mucoperiosteal flap, after which the common steps for removal of impacted third molars were followed. The postoperative parameters were recorded immediately on the post -operative days 1, 3 and 7 respectively. Results:The pain scores which were recorded on days 1, 3 and 7 in the surgical area with comma incisions were found to be significantly lower as compared to the pain scores in the area where standard incisions were made. Similarly, swelling was lesser with comma incisions than with standard incisions. There was a significant difference in mouth opening between the two incisions on day 1, but no significance was seen on days 3 and 7. All these findings showed significant statistical differences. Conclusion:The results of the study showed that the new incision design was preferable over the conventional method, considering the lesser degree of post-operative complications. The cross-over design of the study greatly enhanced its statistical power and validity. InTROduCTIOnThird molars are present in 90% of the population with 33% having at least one impacted third molar. Thus, surgical removal of impacted third molar is the most frequently performed procedure [1]. Impacted lower third molar extraction produces a series of side effects, which include pain, inflammation, and trismus [2].Flap design is one important factor which influences the severity of these complications [3]. Flap design is important, not only for allowing optimal visibility and access to the impacted tooth, but also for subsequent healing of the surgically created defect. With so many objectives, the actual design of a flap sometimes becomes a compromise between peri-and post-operative considerations [4].The aim of this study was to compare two different flap designs in extraction of impacted mandibular third molars, by assessing their post-operative complications. In this study, pain, swelling, mouth opening and pocket depth were selected as parameters for comparing the two flap designs. MATeRIAl And MeThOdSThis study was a hospital based, experimental study with a "cross-over" design, which was done on thirty patients. Patients with bilateral, completely impacted, mandibular third molars or partially erupted third molars, without any symptoms of pain or swelling, who had good oral hygiene, were included in the study. Dentistry SectionPatients who were on any medications, lady patients who were pregnant, patients with severe pericoronitis, patients with soft tissue impaction and patients who were medically compromised were excluded from study.Thirty patients who satisfied the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study aft...

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confidence: 99%

To Compare Standard Incision and Comma Shaped Incision and Its Influence on Post–Operative Complications in Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars

Sarumathi²,

Veerabahu³

et al. 2013

JCDR

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“…In our study group IIl was given Inj Hydrocortisone, however, the advantage was marginal and clinically not significant as compared to the other groups. [Fig1,3,4,6]. Based on the findings of this study it appears that the extent of postoperative morbidity may have a greater contribution from the amount of surgical insult irrespective of the pharmacological agent used to curtail it.…”

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“…This leads to a surgical insult resulting in postoperative inflammatory response ranging from pain and swelling to acute trismus and fever etc. [3] . In some cases other less frequent complications e.g.…”

Section: Abstract: Prophylactic Antibiotics and Analgesics; Impacted mentioning

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Value of Prophylactic/Postoperative Antibiotics and Corticosteroids in Reducing Morbidity Following Surgical Extractions of Impacted Third Molars.

Jeyaraj¹,

India²

2017

IJDOH

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“…By controlling the extent of the inflammatory process associated with the surgical procedure, these sequelae may also be reduced. 1 Several types of medications such as steroids, antihistamines and other anti-inflammatory drugs have been used to inhibit these sequelae. [2][3][4] Non-medication methods used to minimise facial swelling after third molar surgery could be followed as; secondary closure, primary closure and tube drain, secondary closure together with surgical drain, cold dressing, and soft laser application etc.…”

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“…[2][3][4] Non-medication methods used to minimise facial swelling after third molar surgery could be followed as; secondary closure, primary closure and tube drain, secondary closure together with surgical drain, cold dressing, and soft laser application etc. 1,[5][6][7][8] None of the studies on third molar surgery related to facial swelling explore the effects of bleeding on facial oedema resulting from extraction trauma. The purpose of this study is to clarify this issue.…”

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A prospective randomised cross-over study of the effect of local haemostasis after third molar surgery on facial swelling: an exploratory trial

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Effect of application of cold dressings on the postoperative course in oral surgery

Cited by 42 publications

References 6 publications

To Compare Standard Incision and Comma Shaped Incision and Its Influence on Post–Operative Complications in Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars

To Compare Standard Incision and Comma Shaped Incision and Its Influence on Post–Operative Complications in Surgical Removal of Impacted Third Molars

Value of Prophylactic/Postoperative Antibiotics and Corticosteroids in Reducing Morbidity Following Surgical Extractions of Impacted Third Molars.

A prospective randomised cross-over study of the effect of local haemostasis after third molar surgery on facial swelling: an exploratory trial

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