Table 1. Eligibility Criteria Selection of the Patients.
Inclusion criteria selection of the patients |
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The patient has bilateral impacted lower third molars symmetrically positioned on both sides of the mandible of which surgical removal consists of flap operation, bone removal, and tooth section |
Aged between 18 - 45 years |
No history of allergy to dexamethasone, amoxicillin, or acetaminophen |
No use of other medicine 1 month before and during the study period |
The patient is able to understand and carry out the instructions given by the investigators |
The patient has provided their consent for the study |
Exclusion criteria selection of the patients |
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Pregnancy or current lactation |
Patients with cardiovascular problems, renal and/or liver failure, or other serious medical conditions |
Allergic to local anesthetics and other drugs that were used in this study |
Patient with facial deformities that may interfere with the injections, surgery or evaluation |
The existence of acute infection and/or swelling and pain at the time of surgery |
Patients taking any medication during the previous 1 month prior to the surgery |
Inability to follow the instructions or cooperate during the study |
Duration of treatment more than 1 h |