International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery
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Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg · Sep 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffect of ice compression on pain after mandibular third molar surgery: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.
This study was designed to investigate the effect of compression with ice and compression alone on pain and quality of life after surgical removal of mandibular third molars. A prospective, single-blind, randomized controlled study design was chosen. Participants in group A applied 45 min of repeated compression with ice; those in group B applied 45 min of repeated compression without ice (control); and those in group C did not apply any compression. ⋯ Based on the GPE ratings, in groups A and B more patients indicated that pain was reduced successfully, but this was not statistically significant. Quality of life was significantly better for patients in groups A and B. These results demonstrate that compression after surgical removal of mandibular third molars is a valuable method for preventing pain.