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| Year : 2023 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 41-47 |
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Applications of corticosteroids in oral diseases – A narrative review
Aishwarya Umesh Lohokare1, Shams Ul Nisa1, Amit Mhapuskar1, Kinjal Shankar Lakhani2
1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Aishwarya Umesh Lohokare
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University) Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/srmjrds.srmjrds_138_22
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Background: The anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of corticosteroids aids in the treatment of oral diseases both topically and systemically. Furthermore, its significance in medical emergencies like adrenal crisis and anaphylactic shock cannot be understated. Aim: The purpose of the current review article was to provide and simplify the application of steroids used in oral mucosal diseases. Methods: An online search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar to find articles with the terms “corticosteroids”, “oral medicine”, “recent advancements”, “dental applications”, “oral lichen planus”, “oral submucous fibrosis”, and “oral aphthous ulcers”. Results: A total of 34 articles were included and analyzed for this review. Conclusion: The overall effectiveness of medications depends on knowledge of the illness process, accurate diagnosis, and periodic follow-up.
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