Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3134173 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The VAS scores demonstrated a significant pain decrease in groups A and B three days postoperatively. No significant differences were observed between groups A and B. Based on the GPE ratings, in groups A and B more patients indicated that pain was reduced successfully, but this was not statistically significant. Quality of life was significantly better for patients in groups A and B. These results demonstrate that compression after surgical removal of mandibular third molars is a valuable method for preventing pain.
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Authors
T. Forouzanfar, A. Sabelis, S. Ausems, J.A. Baart, I. van der Waal,