A Combination of Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone may not Affect Cold Pulpal Testing in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Does acetaminophen/hydrocodone affect cold pulpal testing in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis? A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Fowler S, Fullmer S, Drum M, Reader A. J Endod 2014;40(12):1958–60. Reviewer An...

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Published in:The journal of evidence-based dental practice 2015-06, Vol.15 (2), p.66-67
Main Author: Williamson, Anne E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetaminophen
Dentistry
Double-Blind Method
Humans
Hydrocodone
Mandibular Nerve
Pulpitis
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Summary:Article Title and Bibliographic Information Does acetaminophen/hydrocodone affect cold pulpal testing in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis? A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Fowler S, Fullmer S, Drum M, Reader A. J Endod 2014;40(12):1958–60. Reviewer Anne E. Williamson, DDS, MS Purpose/Question The authors attempted to determine if pre-operative dosing with acetaminophen (1000 mg)/hydrocodone (10 mg) affected pulpal sensibility testing with cold in a tooth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Source of Funding Funding source is not available. Type of Study/Design Randomized controlled trial Level of Evidence Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Not applicable
ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2015.03.004