Ibuprofen as a Pain Management in Pediatric Dentistry
Summary
Abstract Introduction: Administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) before tooth extraction may reduce post-surgical pain, but there is a lack of research. Aims: To compare pain and anxiety in pediatric tooth extraction patients receiving a preoperative NSAID vs. placebo. Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Setting: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University's (PNU's) dental clinic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: Eligible pediatric tooth extraction patients were randomized to Group A, which received NSAID preoperatively, or Group B, which received placebo. Interventions: A research coordinator (RC) measured participants prior to extraction, and 3- and 24-hours post-extraction. Main Outcome Methods: The Wong-Baker FACES scale (WBFS) and the Modified Child Dental Anxiety Scale - Faces (MCDASf).
Timeline
- Start
- 2019-01-10
- Primary completion
- 2019-03-28
- Completion
- 2019-05-30
Publications
- Results Ashley PF, Parekh S, Moles DR, Anand P, MacDonald LC. Preoperative analgesics for additional pain relief in children and adolescents having dental treatment. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Aug 8;2016(8):CD008392. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008392.pub3.
- Results Al-Namankany A, de Souza M, Ashley P. Evidence-based dentistry: analysis of dental anxiety scales for children. Br Dent J. 2012 Mar 9;212(5):219-22. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2012.174.
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Ibuprofen | Small molecule | 7.5 unknown | Oral |
| Subject | Ibuprofen | Small molecule | 15 unknown | Oral |
Indications
No indication recorded.