Preoperative ibuprofen and acetaminophen did not improve inferior alveolar nerve anaesthesia success in patients with pulpitis.

The inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB)  does not always result in successful pulpal anaesthesia with studies noting failure rates between  44% and 81%.  Previous studies have suggested that preoperative medication might increase the success rate of the IANB.  The aim of this study was to determine the effect of the administration of the combination of … Continue reading Preoperative ibuprofen and acetaminophen did not improve inferior alveolar nerve anaesthesia success in patients with pulpitis.