The Effects of Three Oral Medications on Post-operative Pain Following Endodontic Treatment

Aim: eliminating or reducing pain following endodontic treatment is of great importance. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Tramadol, Novafen and Naproxen on post-operative pain following instrumentation of root canals in teeth with irreversible pulpitis. Sample size: one hundred patients considering the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Intervention and outcome: The effect of Tramadol, Novafen and Naproxen on post-operative pain following instrumentation of root canals in teeth with irreversible pulpitis was evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. The subjects were 20-60 years of age with no systemic diseases and females were not pregnant;
2. No history of taking any analgesics or other drugs prior to presenting for treatment;
3. Patients had moderate to severe pain associated with irreversible pulpitis in single-rooted premolars or anterior teeth.

Exclusion Criteria: