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<p>Corticosteroids in Dentistry<br>Lieutenant Istvan Hargitai, Jr, DC, USN and Captain Robert Sherman, DC, USN<br><br>Corticosteroids are used to treat a wide variety of medical disorders. In dentistry, they are used primarily to decrease post-operative edema and manage oral inflammatory diseases. Dental patients with a history of corticosteroid use may require special consideration prior to receiving dental treatment. The purpose of this Clinical Update is to review the use of corticosteroids in dentistry and the special considerations for dental patients who present with a history of corticosteroid use.
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<br>Subjects: Dentistry</div>
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U.S. Navy. Naval Postgraduate Dental School</div>
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