Randomized double blind comparative study on the efficacy of Ibuprofen and aceclofenac in controlling post-operative sequelae after third molar surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the efficacy of Ibuprofen and Aceclofenac in controlling pain, swelling and trismus following removal of impacted mandibular third molar teeth. To assess the patient's acceptability of these drugs.


METHODS
The present double blind study was conducted on 60 adult patients for the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars. Drugs administered were Ibuprofen and Aceclofenac. Both the drugs were packed separately and coded with equal in number. After removal of impacted mandibular third molars, following parameters were studied: (1) Analgesic activity, (2) Maximum mouth opening, (3) Swelling.


RESULTS
The scores were recorded preoperatively and on 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th postoperative day.


CONCLUSIONS
Ibuprofen has a marginal edge over Aceclofenac. Both the drugs were well accepted by the patients with no reported adverse effects.
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Modern Dental College & Research Centre, Indore, India.
Neha
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Jain
Anisha
A
Maria