Ibuprofen or Dexamethasone after implant surgery?
Last Updated: Jan 24, 2017
Postoperative pain is a potential adverse side effect of oral surgeries. There are different treatments that are suggested in order to minimize or prevent this pain. A recent study compared the efficacy of preemptive ibuprofen and dexamethasone protocols for pain prevention or control after surgical implant placement.
The conclusion:
Ibuprofen and dexamethasone significantly reduced pain (Kruskal-Wallis; P
What do you use in your practice to minimize or prevent pain following implant surgery?
Read the Full Abstract Here
1. Int J Implant Dent. 2016 Dec;2 Comparison Between Dexamethasone and Ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain Prevention and Control After Surgical Implant PlacementBahammam MA, et al.
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