Effect of Pre-medication With Anti-inflammatory Drugs(Ibuprofen and Dexamethasone)on Post-Endodontic Pain

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-50
SponsorArmed Forces Institute of Dentistry, Pakistan

About this trial

Effect of pre-medication with anti-inflammatory drugs(ibuprofen and dexamethasone)on Post-Endodontic pain with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Permanent teeth with acutely inflamed pulp without swelling or draining sinus.

Patients of either gender aged between 18-50 years old.

Systemically healthy patients.

Patients who agree to attend for recall appointments and provide a written consent.

Disqualifiers

Patients on preoperative analgesics and antibiotics.

Teeth with calcified canals and previously treated teeth.

Pregnant and lactating mothers.

Patients who are immunocompromised, anxious and mentally handicapped.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Anti-inflammatory drug (ibuprofen)
  • Anti-inflammatory drug (dexamethsaone)

Treatment groups

130 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups