Effect of sublingual fast-dissolving piroxicam premedication on postoperative pain experience in mandibular molars with non-vital pulp: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this trial was to evaluate the effect of a preoperative, single dose sublingual fast-dissolving piroxicam (20 mg) compared to placebo on postoperative pain at rest (POP), on biting (POPB) and on percussion (POPer) after single-visit endodontic treatment of asymptomatic mandibular molars with non-vital pulp.

Methods

Seventy patients randomly received either piroxicam or placebo 1 h before treatment (n = 35). Patients recorded their pain (POP and POPB) level 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 7 days postoperatively using an 11-point numerical rating scale; POPer was assessed after 7 days. Resuce-analgesic intake (RAI) and flare-up incidence (FUI) were recorded. Data were statistically analyzed.

Results

Both groups had similar baseline characteristics

SUBMITTER: Mohamed AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11416005 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature