Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2017
Volume : Volume 7
Issue : Issue 1
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Lairenjam Shangita
shangital@yahoo.com
Aim: To compare the efficacy of the pre-emptive administration of Piroxicam, Ibuprofen, Mefenamic acid and Placebo in reducing post-extraction pain in children. Materials and Method: 60 children aged 6-14 years, who needed primary tooth extraction were treated, with treatment preceded by local anaesthesia and analgesic drugs during the preoperative period. A Five Face Scale was used to evaluate pain reaction during injection, extraction and postoperative period. Results: Pre-emptive analgesics showed lower pain scores. Additionally, Piroxicam exhibited lower pain scores than Ibuprofen, Mefenamic Acid and Placebo at the 1 hour and 4 hours period. Conclusions: Preoperative use of Piroxicam, Ibuprofen and Mefenamic Acid may provide a pre-emptive analgesic effect after primary tooth extraction.
Keywords: Pre-emptive, Pre-operative, Piroxicam, Ibuprofen, Mefenamic Acid, Smiling Faces Scale.
