Health Condition 1: K040- Pulpitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Oral Ketoprofen: Pre-anesthetic ketoprofen administered orally 30 min prior to inferior alveolar nerve block
Intervention2: Transdermal patch of ketoprofen: Pre-anesthetic ketoprofen ad
Sponsors
Dr. Priya Naikwade
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Patients aged 18 to 45 years. 2)Patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in a mandibular molar indicated for primary root canal treatment. 3)Presence of moderate to severe preoperative pain, as assessed by a visual analog scale (VAS). 4)Patients requiring inferior alveolar nerve block for endodontic treatment. 5)Patients willing to participate and providing written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)History of allergy or hypersensitivity to ketoprofen, other NSAIDs, or local anesthetic agents. 2)Patients with systemic diseases or medical conditions contraindicating NSAID use (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, renal impairment, bleeding disorders). 3)Pregnant or lactating women. 4)Patients who have taken analgesics or anti-inflammatory drugs within 24 hours prior to the procedure. 5)Presence of acute apical abscess, cellulitis, or spreading infection associated with the study tooth.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity measured using the Heft Parker Visual Analog Scale during access opening and pulp extirpation following inferior alveolar nerve blockTimepoint: Day 1 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1)Success rate of inferior alveolar nerve block based on HP VAS score 2)Onset time of anesthesia following inferior alveolar nerve blockTimepoint: Day 1 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Bharat Deosarkar
Saraswati Dhanwantari Dental college, Parbhani
Outcome results
None listed