British dental journal
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British dental journal · Sep 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialThe pattern of splint usage in the management of two common temporomandibular disorders. Part I: The anterior repositioning splint in the treatment of disc displacement with reduction.
To examine whether the anterior repositioning splint is suitable treatment for temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction and to determine the most appropriate pattern of usage. ⋯ An anterior repositioning splint is an appropriate method of treatment for disc displacement with reduction. Patients should wear the splint 24 hours a day.
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British dental journal · May 1996
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA double-blind placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy of a compound analgesic to prevent postoperative pain following oral surgery.
It has been suggested that small doses of opioid drugs given prior to surgery can reduce postoperative pain. This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of a paracetamol/codeine combination and paracetamol alone in preventing the pain following surgical removal of impacted third molar teeth under general anaesthesia. Analysis of the results showed no statistical differences between treatment groups when compared with placebo. We suggest that the opioids may not be the best drugs available to prevent the moderate to severe pain present following some oral surgery procedures.