Dental implant pain: which drug works best?
NCT ID NCT02763059
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether ibuprofen or dexamethasone is better at preventing pain after getting a dental implant. 132 adults received one of the drugs or a placebo before surgery. Pain levels were tracked for several days after. The goal is to find the most effective way to keep patients comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexamethasone and ibuprofen
- What this could lead to
- If this trial shows one drug works better, it could help dentists choose the most effective painkiller for implant surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with 132 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and both drugs have side effects like stomach upset or increased infection risk.
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