the Effect of Preoperative Sodium Ibuprofen on Postoperative Endodontic Pain

Summary

The aim of this study is to clinically compare post-operative pain levels after administration of preoperative single dose of sodium ibuprofen versus placebo for patient with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis related to mandibular molar teeth.

Timeline

Start

2021-12-01

Primary completion

2022-07-01

Completion

2022-09-01

Publications

• Results Smith EA, Marshall JG, Selph SS, Barker DR, Sedgley CM. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for Managing Postoperative Endodontic Pain in Patients Who Present with Preoperative Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Endod. 2017 Jan;43(1):7-15. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.09.010. Epub 2016 Dec 6.
• Results Suresh N, Nagendrababu V, Koteeswaran V, Haritha JS, Swetha SD, Varghese A, Natanasabapathy V. Effect of preoperative oral administration of steroids in comparison to an anti-inflammatory drug on postoperative pain following single-visit root canal treatment - a double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Int Endod J. 2021 Feb;54(2):198-209. doi: 10.1111/iej.13416. Epub 2020 Nov 12.

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