Comparison of different analgesic in controlling pain in patients undergoing Orthodontic Treatment- An Original Research

Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Background: In orthodontic treatment, patient experience pain. The present study was conducted to compare role of acetaminophen and ketorolac in controlling pain in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 66 patients of both genders undergoing orthodontic treatment. Patients were divided into 2 groups of 33 each. Group I received tab. Acetominofen 500 mg and group II received 10 mg keterolac. All patients were prescribed with a single preoperativedose, 1 hour before the initial archwire placement. All patientswere asked to note the degree of painperceived at 24 hours; 3 days, and 7th days. Results: Out of 66 patients, each group had equal number of patients (33). There was significant improvement in pain score on 3rd and 7th day in both groups (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Both analgesics significantly decreased the pain intensity in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. However, Keterolac found to be better as compared to acetoaminofen.

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Nameeta Kaur

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Nameeta Kaur (2017). Comparison of different analgesic in controlling pain in patients undergoing Orthodontic Treatment- An Original Research. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research, 5(1), 163-165. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-553731