The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery
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Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Oct 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialThe comparative efficacy of aceclofenac and ibuprofen in postoperative pain after third molar surgery.
The aim of the present placebo-controlled, double-blind study was to evaluate the comparative efficacy of single doses of aceclofenac 150 mg and ibuprofen 400 mg in 217 patients with postoperative pain after third molar surgery. Outcome of primary efficacy was judged by overall assessment of the area under the curve (AUC) of graphs for pain intensity (AUC pain) pain relief (AUC relief), both measured from serial visual analogue scales over a 6 h investigation period. ⋯ The outcome for patients treated with aceclofenac 150 mg was not significantly different from that of patients treated with placebo (P > 0.05). A single dose of ibuprofen 400 mg provided significant pain relief in the early postoperative period after third molar surgery, whereas a single dose of aceclofenac 150 mg was not effective in the management of postoperative pain after this operation.
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Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Feb 1998
Review Case ReportsTransient contralateral hypoglossal nerve palsy following third molar surgery under day-case general anaesthesia: a case report and review of the literature.
This paper presents the first documented case of hypoglossal nerve palsy subsequent to an oral surgical technique under day stay endotracheal general anaesthesia and discusses diagnosis, management, aetiology and implications for clinicians.
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Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Feb 1998
A one-year review of maxillofacial sports injuries treated at an accident and emergency department.
To assess the aetiology and demand for oral and maxillofacial surgery services associated with sports injuries, a prospective study was undertaken. Data were collected from consecutive patients (with maxillofacial injuries associated with sports) attending the accident and emergency department at the Cardiff Royal Infirmary in the UK during a 12-month period and analysed. Data relating to demography, aetiology, site and extent of injury, treatment and outcome were collected. ⋯ Follow-up was performed for most of these patients at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Dental Hospital (n = 404) and general medical/dental practitioners (n = 258). These data highlight the importance of oral and maxillofacial surgery staff in the management of sports injuries in accident and emergency departments. Moreover, they suggest the need for prioritization of rule and legislation changes and the continuing need to improve safety standards to prevent maxillofacial injuries.
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Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Feb 1998
The BAOMS United Kingdom survey of facial injuries part 1: aetiology and the association with alcohol consumption. British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
To determine the age and sex distribution, timing, causes, geographical location, and nature of facial injuries in the UK and to determine the association of these factors with alcohol consumption by the patient or any other involved person. ⋯ Campaigns should be instituted to educate young people about the link between excessive alcohol consumption, assault, road traffic accidents and serious facial injury.