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ABSTRACT: Purpose
To evaluate time-dependent administration of ibuprofen in a lower third molar extraction model.Methods
Eleven patients requiring bilateral surgical removal of lower third molars were recruited and randomized into a blinded crossover randomized controlled trial. For 3 days after surgery, the control group was prescribed ibuprofen 400 mg every 8 h. On the other hand, the experimental group received also ibuprofen 400 mg at breakfast and lunch, replacing the dinner intake with a placebo. Pain measurements (Visual Analog Scale from 0 to 10) were recorded at baseline, 24, 48, and 72 h postoperatively. Facial swelling and trismus were also measured at baseline, 24, and 72 h postoperatively.Results
Postoperative swelling and pain perception did not show significative difference between the control and experimental groups at 24, 48, and 72 h. Trismus was significantly lower in the control group than in the experimental group at 72 h postoperatively (p = 0.008). Rescue medication consumption seemed to be comparable between groups.Conclusion
Eliminating night time ibuprofen might be insignificant for pain control after third molar extraction.
SUBMITTER: Perez-Gonzalez F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9345738 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Pérez-González Fabián F Abusamak Mohammad M Sáez-Alcaide Luis Miguel LM García-Denche Jesus Torres JT Marino Faleh Ahmad Tamimi FAT
Oral and maxillofacial surgery 20220803 4
<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate time-dependent administration of ibuprofen in a lower third molar extraction model.<h4>Methods</h4>Eleven patients requiring bilateral surgical removal of lower third molars were recruited and randomized into a blinded crossover randomized controlled trial. For 3 days after surgery, the control group was prescribed ibuprofen 400 mg every 8 h. On the other hand, the experimental group received also ibuprofen 400 mg at breakfast and lunch, replacing the dinner intake wi ...[more]