Title of article :
Effect of Corticosteroids on Pain Relief Following Root Canal Treatment: A Systematic Review
Author/Authors :
Iranmanesh, Foad Department of Endodontics - Dental School, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan , Parirokh, Masoud Endodontology Research Center - Dental School, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Haghdoost, Ali Akbar Research Center for Modeling in Health - Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman , Abbott, Paul V Dental School, University of Western Australia - Perth, Australia
Abstract :
Introduction: Post-operative pain and flare-up may occur in up to 58% of patients
following root canal treatment. The aim was to conduct a systematic review and a
possible meta-analysis to determine the effect of glucocorticosteroid (GCS) on pain
following root canal treatment. Methods and Materials: Scopus, MEDLINE and
CENTRAL databases were searched up to 30th January 2017 with broad key words. In
addition, the reference lists in eligible papers and text books were hand-searched.
Assessment of the eligibility of papers and data extraction were performed by two
independent reviewers. Results: Of 9891 articles, 18 were recruited as eligible papers.
Most of these papers showed pain reducing effect of GCS on post-endodontic pain.
Because of wide heterogeneity among the recruited papers, it was not possible to
perform meta-analysis. Conclusion: Based on the results of this systematic review, there
is a vast heterogeneity amongst articles regarding the use of GCS and their effect on
post-operative pain after endodontic treatment. Further investigations with similar
methods and materials are needed before meta-analysis on the effect of GCS on postoperative
pain following root canal treatment can be performed
Keywords :
Corticosteroid , Endodontics , Flare-Up , Meta-Analysis , Post-Operative Pain , Systematic Review
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
