Lornoxicam Versus Etodolac After Third Molar Surgery

Comparison of Lornoxicam and Etodolac on Edema, Trismus and Pain After Third Molar Surgery

Our study aimed to compare the effect of lornoxicam and etodolac on postoperative pain, edema and trismus following lower third molar extraction

20 patients included in study (4 male, 16 female). Lornoxicam and etodolac was given following lower third molar extraction. Pain was evaluated 2., 6., 12., 24., and 48. hours using VAS. Edema was evaluated by measuring tragus-labial commissure, angulus- lateral canthus of eye and angulus mandible-labial commissure. Trismus was evaluated measuring mouth opening by caliper. Edema and Trismus was evaluated by 48. and 168. hours

Inclusion Criteria:

• Bilateral mesioangular impacted lower third molar
• Asymptomatic Third Molar (No history of infection)
• Systemically Healthy Person
• Person Between aged 18-30

Exclusion Criteria:

• People who are pregnant and lactation process
• People who had any systemic disease
• People who are gastrointestinal problems
• People who are sensitive to drugs used in study
• Lower Third Molar associated with cysts and infections