Review of dexamethasone administration for management of complications in postoperative third molar surgery.

Dexamethasone has been used in oral and maxillofacial surgery for postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus following third molar surgeries. It is a potent and powerful drug that can alleviate the aforementioned postoperative sequelae. Dexamethasone is responsible for inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators in the inflammation process to improve patient quality of life after surgical intervention.

A Review on the Application of Silver Nanoparticles in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been taken advantage of in dentistry because of their good antibacterial resistance and self-sustaining potential. However, in oral and maxillofacial surgery and implantology, there is a lesser amount of evidence. The few pieces of evidence need to be accentuated for possible amplification of its use in the dental setting.

The effect of high calcium milk and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate on enamel erosion caused by cholinated water.

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of high calcium milk and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on enamel erosion caused by chlorinated water. Thirty-six bovine enamel samples without wear or caries 3x4 mm in size were placed in acrylic blocks. All specimens were randomly allocated into 3 groups (n=12/group): CPP-ACP in the form of paste, Anlene concentrated milk and a control (no treatment).