Comparison of the Pain Levels of Single-Dose Premedication With Piroxicam and Prednisolone on Post-Endodontic Pain in Single-Visit Root Canal Treatment of Premolars

Comparison of the Pain Levels of Single-Dose Premedication With Piroxicam and Prednisolone on Post-Endodontic Pain in Single-Visit Root Canal Treatment of Premolars

To compare the post operative mean pain scores by administering single-dose preoperative piroxicam and prednisolone in patients of irreversible pulpitis with symptomatic apical periodontitis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy patient ranging between 18-40 years
• Having at least one premolar with diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis according to history, examination and radiographs.
• Teeth having mature apex confirmed by periapical radiographs.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of systemic disorders including HIV, Hepatitis

  • Pregnancy (As per Medical record/ Verbally)
  • Patient using medication such as analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Patient allergic to lignocaine, piroxicam and prednisolone
  • Tooth not suitable for restoration
  • Periodontal probing depth ≥ 4mm
  • Retreatment cases
  • Patients having calcified canals assessed by radiographic findings