Dentistry

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Post Intra-Alveolar Extraction Analgesia of Bupivacaine and Lidocaine: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
  Author(s): Emmanuel A Adelusi*, Olatokunbo B Abiose and Olalere O Gbolahan
  
  Background and Aim: Pain is a common complaint following exodontia which usually occurs in the first six to twelve hours post-extraction. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the post-extraction pain control of 0.5% Bupivacaine compared with 2% Lidocaine following intra-alveolar tooth extraction. Materials and Methods: This study was a double blind randomized controlled trial on patients who underwent intra-alveolar tooth extraction. There were two groups of 126 subjects per Bupivacaine and Lidocaine group respectively. Pain experience was assessed using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed using SPSS and P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Post-operative pain was recorded in Lidocaine group between 3 to 12 hours post-extraction with signific.. View more»
  

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