Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Sublingual piroxicam in the management of postoperative pain after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar.
Surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar is one of the most commonly performed procedures in oral and maxillofacial surgical practice. The role of preoperative and postoperative medications for management of postoperative complications has been extensively evaluated. ⋯ Two sublingual piroxicam 20 mg tablets once daily has better efficacy and tolerability profile than diclofenac 50 mg one tablet thrice daily in the management of pain after surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molar.