Ibuprofen Versus Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen Postoperatively in Patients Needing Root Canal Therapy

Summary

Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare ibuprofen versus an ibuprofen/acetaminophen combination for postoperative pain control in patients requiring root canal treatment with a tooth that is painful to cold and biting. Methodology: Following regular root canal treatment, patients randomly received identical appearing tablets of 600 mg ibuprofen or 600 mg ibuprofen/650 mg acetaminophen to be taken every 6 hours as needed for pain. A 4-day diary was used to record pain and medication use.

Timeline

Start

2016-02-10

Primary completion

2017-05-01

Completion

2017-07-17

Drugs

Indications