Ibuprofen more effective than paracetamol for postoperative pain following third molar removal

Surgical removal of third molars is a very common procedure and postoperative pain is a major concern for patients. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are (NSAIDs) frequently recommended to manage this pain.   Ibuprofen and paracetamol commonly used and recently a combination analgesic containing both paracetamol and ibuprofen has become available in the UK. The aim of this … Continue reading Ibuprofen more effective than paracetamol for postoperative pain following third molar removal