The Analgesic Efficacy of Intravenous Versus Oral Tramadol for Preventing Postoperative Pain After Third Molar Surgery

We conclude that preoperative intravenous tramadol is superior to oral tramadol for preventing postoperative pain following third molar surgery. However, it should be noted that there is a difference in the bioavailability between the 2 formulations of up to 30%, which may explain the findings.