The Effects of Three Oral Medications on Post-operative Pain Following Endodontic Treatment

Azad University of Medical Sciences

Overview

Aim: eliminating or reducing pain following endodontic treatment is of great importance. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Tramadol, Novafen and Naproxen on post-operative pain following instrumentation of root canals in teeth with irreversible pulpitis. Sample size: one hundred patients considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Intervention and outcome: The effect of Tramadol, Novafen and Naproxen on post-operative pain following instrumentation of root canals in teeth with irreversible pulpitis was evaluated.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Purpose

TREATMENT

Conditions

Pulpitis Pain Management

Interventions

PlaceboDRUG

Placebo

TramadolDRUG

Tab, 100mg in 6, 12 and 24 hours after root canal treatment

NovafenDRUG

325 mg in 6, 12 and 24 hours after root canal treatment

Naproxen

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. The subjects were 20-60 years of age with no systemic diseases and females were not pregnant; 2. No history of taking any analgesics or other drugs prior to presenting for treatment; 3. Patients had moderate to severe pain associated with irreversible pulpitis in single-rooted premolars or anterior teeth. Exclusion Criteria:

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