The aim of this study is to comparatively evaluate the effects of dexamethasone injected into the masseter muscle and pterygomandibular space after mandibular third molar surgery on postoperative pain, edema, trismus and quality of life. This clinical study will include 20 patients aged 18-25 years who underwent extraction of bilaterally impacted mandibular third molars in 2 consecutive sessions. The patients will randomly divide into two groups; Group 1 (n = 20) received 8 mg IM dexamethasone injection into the masseter muscle after the surgical procedure and Group 2 (n = 20) received 8 mg IM dexamethasone injection into the pterygomandibular space after the surgical procedure. Postoperative pain will record using the VAS scale at 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 2 and 7 days postoperatively. Edema, salivary cortisol and postoperative oral health quality of life and patient satisfaction will evaluate before surgery and on the 2nd and 7th days after surgery.
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Assessment of Pain
Timeframe: Patients were called for control at the 6th, 12th, 24th hour, 2nd and 7th days postoperatively, and the forms were filled out verbatim by the researcher.
Evaluation of Edema
Timeframe: preoperative and postoperative days 2-7
Evaluation of Trismus
Timeframe: preoperative and postoperative days 2-7
Evaluation of Salivary Cortisol Amount
Timeframe: preoperative and postoperative days 2-7
Evaluation of Oral Health Related Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction After Surgery
Timeframe: preoperative and postoperative days 2-7