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[Flurbiprofen in oral surgery].

R Amato1, B Marcelli, M Orefici

  • 1Cattedra di Clinica Odontoiatrica, Università degli Studi di Sassari.

Minerva Stomatologica
|March 1, 1992
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This study investigated flurbiprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), for managing post-odontic surgery symptoms like pain and swelling. Flurbiprofen effectively reduced inflammation and pain, showing promise as a sole therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Oral Surgery
  • Pharmacology
  • Inflammation Research

Background:

  • Odontic surgery often leads to post-operative symptoms including pain, pyrexia, and edema.
  • Current therapies typically involve NSAIDs, steroidal anti-inflammatories, or chemotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of flurbiprofen as a sole therapeutic agent for managing post-odontic surgery symptoms.
  • To assess flurbiprofen's effects on pain, pyrexia, and edema following odontic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 50 patients undergoing odontic surgery.
  • Patients were divided into two groups of 25, each receiving an exclusive flurbiprofen regimen.
  • One group received 300 mg/day of flurbiprofen orally, starting the day before surgery and continuing for 7 days.

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Main Results:

  • Flurbiprofen demonstrated potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties.
  • The drug acts primarily by inhibiting prostaglandin biosynthesis.
  • Flurbiprofen also inhibits platelet aggregation and leucocyte migration.

Conclusions:

  • Flurbiprofen shows potential as an effective monotherapy for managing post-odontic surgery symptoms.
  • Further research may explore its full pharmacological profile and optimal application.