Efficacy of serratiopeptidase in third molar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis / Eficacia de la serratiopeptidasa en cirugía del tercer molar: una revisión sistemática y un metanálisis

Objective: To determine the efficacy of serratiopeptidase in third molar surgery. Materials and Methods: A bibliographic search was carried out until April 2022, in the biomedical databases: Pubmed/Medline, Cochrane Central Registry of Clinical Trials, Scopus, Scielo and Google Scholar. Studies reporting the ef-ficacy of serratiopeptidase in third molar surgery, which were randomized clinical trials, in English and without time limits, were included. The RoB 2.0 tool was used to assess the risk of the included studies and the GRADEPro GDT tool to assess Results: The preliminary search yielded a total of 116 articles, discarding those that did not meet the selection criteria, leaving only 10 articles. Six articles entered a meta-analysis and found that serratiopeptidase reduces trismus but not reduce inflammation and pain after third molar surgery. Conclusions: The literature reviewed suggests that ser-ratiopeptidase is effective in reducing trismus after third molar surgery.

Objetivo: Determinar la eficacia de la serratiopeptidasa en la cirugía del tercer molar. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica hasta abril de 2022, en las bases de datos biomédicas: Pubmed/Medline, Registro Cochrane Central de Ensayos Clínicos, Scopus, Scielo y Google Scholar. Se incluyeron estudios que reportaron la eficacia de la serratiopeptidasa en cirugía de terceros molares, que fueron ensayos clínicos aleatorios, en inglés y sin límite de tiempo. Se utilizó la herramienta RoB 2.0 para evaluar el riesgo de los estudios incluidos y la herramienta GRADEPro GDT para evaluar la calidad de la evidencia y la fuerza de recomendación de los resultados. Resultados: La búsqueda preliminar arrojó un total de 116 artículos, descartando aquellos que no cumplieron con los criterios de selección, quedando solo 10 artículos. Seis artículos participaron en un metanálisis y encontraron que la serratiopeptidasa reduce el trismo, pero no reduce la inflamación y el dolor después de la cirugía del tercer molar. Conclusión: La literatura revisada sugiere que la serratiopeptidasa es efectiva para reducir el trismo después de la cirugía del tercer molar.

Clinical evaluation of single and repeated sessions of photobiomodulation with two different therapeutic wavelengths for reducing postoperative sequelae after impacted mandibular third molar surgery: a randomized, double-blind clinical study

Abstract The effects of the number of photobiomodulation (PBM) sessions on the postoperative inflammatory process remain controversial. The current literature comparing single and repeated PBM sessions is limited. Objective This study aimed to compare the effects of single and repeated PBM sessions, applied at two different therapeutic wavelengths within the infrared spectrum, on postoperative inflammatory response after impacted third molar tooth extraction. Methodology This randomized, double-blind clinical study included 40 patients with bilateral impacted mandibular third molars (80 teeth). The patients were divided into two groups each including 20 subjects (40 teeth) to receive either single-session laser at 810 nm (20 teeth) and 940 nm (20 teeth) immediately after the surgery or repeated laser sessions at 810 nm (20 teeth) and 940 nm (20 teeth) (immediately after the surgery and on postoperative Day 1). Lasers at 940 nm (power density 0.5 Watt/cm2, energy density 4 J/cm2 for a time until the cumulative energy on the device screen reaches 50 J from 0 J, in continuous mode, spot size 2.8 cm2) and at 810 nm (power density 0.14 Watt/cm2, energy density 4 J/cm2, for 30 seconds, in continuous mode, spot size 2.1 cm2) were applied intra- and extra-orally. Pain, swelling, and trismus were evaluated postoperatively. Results No significant differences were determined between the groups on the evaluated parameters (p>0.05). Conclusion Within the study limitations, in PBM, the effects of 810 nm and 940 nm and those of single and repeated applications were similar regarding pain, swelling and trismus. Immediate postoperative PBM could be preferred to repeated applications performed by point application within a 24-hour period.

Efficacy of ketoprofen with or without omeprazole for pain and inflammation control after third molar removal

Abstract In view of the gastrointestinal problems generated by the ketoprofen use, the ketoprofen association with omeprazole is available on the market. However, this association efficacy in acute pain control has not been established. Bilateral extraction of lower third molars in similar positions is currently the most used model for the evaluation and investigation of the efficacy and pharmacological effects of new compounds for the treatment of acute postoperative pain. The randomized and crossover study consisted in evaluating the clinical efficacy of therapy performed by ketoprofen 100 mg (twice daily-b.i.d.) versus ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (once daily-q.d.) to pain, swelling and trismus control in the bilateral extraction model of lower third molars in similar positions in two different appointments, in 50 volunteers. Volunteers reported significantly less postoperative pain at various post-operative periods and consumed less rescue analgesic medication (acetaminophen 750 mg) throughout the study when they took the combination of ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (q.d.). Following administration of both study drugs, no gastrointestinal adverse reactions were reported by volunteers. Furthermore, the evaluations of the drugs in pain control by the volunteers were significantly favorable to ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (q.d.). For swelling and trismus control, the treatments presented similar results. In conclusion, when volunteers took ketoprofen 200 mg + omeprazole 20 mg (q.d.), they reported significantly less postoperative pain at various post-surgical periods and consumed less rescue analgesic medication throughout the study compared with ketoprofen 100 mg (b.i.d).

Resumo Em vista dos problemas gastrointestinais gerados pelo uso do cetoprofeno, a associação do cetoprofeno com o omeprazol está disponível no mercado. No entanto, esta eficácia de associação no controle da dor aguda não foi estabelecida. A extração bilateral de terceiros molares inferiores em posições semelhantes é atualmente o modelo mais utilizado para a avaliação e investigação da eficácia e efeitos farmacológicos de novos compostos para o tratamento da dor aguda pós-operatória. O estudo randomizado e cruzado consistiu na avaliação da eficácia clínica da terapia com cetoprofeno 100 mg (duas vezes ao dia-b.i.d.) versus cetoprofeno 200 mg + omeprazol 20 mg (uma vez ao dia-q.d.) para o controle da dor, do edema e do trismo no modelo bilateral de terceiros molares inferiores em posições semelhantes em duas consultas diferentes, em 50 voluntários. Os voluntários relataram significativamente menos dor pós-operatória em vários períodos pós-operatórios e consumiram menos medicação analgésica de socorro (acetaminofeno 750 mg) durante todo o estudo quando tomaram a combinação de 200 mg de cetoprofeno + 20 mg de omeprazol (q.d.). Após a administração de ambas as drogas do estudo, nenhuma reação adversa gastrointestinal foi relatada pelos voluntários. Além disso, as avaliações das drogas no controle da dor pelos voluntários foram significativamente favoráveis ​​ao cetoprofeno 200 mg + omeprazol 20 mg (q.d.). Para o controle do edema e do trismo, os tratamentos apresentaram resultados semelhantes. Em conclusão, quando os voluntários tomaram 200 mg de cetoprofeno + 20 mg de omeprazol (q.d.), eles relataram significativamente menos dor pós-operatória em vários períodos pós-cirúrgicos e consumiram menos medicação analgésica de socorro durante o estudo comparado com 100 mg de cetoprofeno (b.i.d).

Eficacia del tratamiento con amoxicilina en la prevención de complicaciones postoperatorias en pacientes sometidos a cirugía del tercer molar: un estudio doble ciego / Efficacy of Amoxicillin Treatment in Preventing Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Third Molar Surgery: a Double Blind Study

El objetivo de esta investigación fue estudiar clínicamente la eficacia de la terapia con amoxicilina en terceros molares retenidos sobre las condiciones postoperatorias de edema, dolor, trismus e infección. Fueron seleccionados 14 pacientes de entre 15 y 30 años con la retención de los dientes 3.8 y 4.8 en la misma posición según las clasificaciones utilizadas actualmente. Se realizó inicialmente una cirugía y posteriormente la segunda; se estableció un grupo test con terapia antibiótica (amoxicilina 500mg c/8h por 7 días) y un grupo control que no utilizo antibióticos. El edema fue estudiado a través de la distancia de puntos faciales de referencia y la evaluación del trimus fue obtenida por medio de la distancia interincisal superior e inferior. El dolor fue estudiado mediante escala visual análoga. No existió diferencia estadísticamente significativa en relación al edema y al trismus en los periodos estudiados; existió diferencia estadísticamente significativa respecto al dolor durante los primeros dos días, siendo el grupo test que presentaba más dolor. A los 7 días ya no se apreció diferencias. Finalmente, la amoxicilina como terapia posterior a la exodoncia de terceros molares no se relaciona con las condiciones postoperatorias del paciente.

The aim of this study was to clinically evaluate the efficacy of antibiotics in retained third molar extractions, determining the need of antibiotics prophylaxis use in these procedures. Fourteen (14) patients, aged between 15 and 30 years, irrespective of sex, color or race were selected, for removal of retained third molars in symmetrical positions. The surgeries were divided into two groups: the control group in the first surgery and the second group undergoing prophylactic administration of 500 mg of amoxicillin 8 / 8 hours, for seven days after surgery. The evaluation of edema was established by the distance of reference points and assessment of facial trismus and was obtained by top and bottom interincisal distance. Measurements were performed before and after surgery, 24, 48 hours and for 7 days. Pain was evaluated subjectively by a visual analog scale. There was no statistically significant difference with respect to swelling and trismus after dental extractions with or without the use of antibiotics, and there was statistically significant difference in relation to pain in the postoperative periods of 24 and 48 hours, and increased pain reported by the test group. At day seven no differences were noted in perception of pain between the groups. Finally, the amoxicillin therapy subsequent to the third molar surgery is not related to the postoperatory conditions of the patient.

Comparaçäo da eficácia de antiinflamatórios esteroidais e näo-esteroidais usados isolados e em associaçäo na profilaxia do edema, dor e trismo após exodontias de terceiros molares inferiores inclusos e impactados / Comparation of the efficacy of steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used associated and separately in the pain, edema and trismus profilaxy after extraction of impacted inferior third molars

Para comparar a eficácia de antiinflamatórios esteroidais usados isolados e em associaçäo, em cirurgias de terceiros molares inferiores inclusos e impactados, testamos estas duas drogas em três grupos de pacientes que compareceram à Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, com três grupos controle compostos por esses mesmos pacientes, cujas cirurgias foram realizadas do lado contralateral, sem utilizaçäo da droga testada. Para avaliaçäo do edema e trismo foram efetuadas medidas na face com fio de aço e fotografia digital, e da abertura da boca, através de paquímetro no pré e pós operatório. A dor foi avaliada considerando uma escala de graduaçäo de dor e o número de comprimidos ingeridos. A avaliaçäo do edema demonstrou que os pacientes que fizeram uso de antiinflamatórios em associaçäo tiveram menos edema do que os demais grupos testados e que, entre aqueles que utilizaram os fármacos isoladamente, o antiinflamatório esteroidal mostrou-se mais eficaz. Com relaçäo ao trismo, ao analisar as medidas de abertura da boca no pós-operatório, verificamos que esta näo apresentou reduçäo estatística significante nos grupos que utilizaram os fármacos simultaneamente e esteroidais isoladamente. Entretanto, houve reduçäo estatística significante, entre os pacientes que utilizaram apenas antiinflamatórios näo-esterodais. Os resultados obtidos para a variável dor foram os que apresentaram mais vantagens, tendo em vista que a intensidade da dor foi maior nos pacientes do grupo controle comparado ao grupo testado. Considerando estes dados, nós recomendamos o uso associado de drogas antiinflamatórias esteróides e näo-esteróidais em cirurgias dos terceiros molares impactados