Clinical efficacy of celecoxib with and without caffeine versus Ibuprofen for pain control following crown lengthening surgery

ABSTRACT

Objective: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] are the most commonly prescribed pain control medications following periodontal surgery. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of three drug regimens namely celecoxib, celecoxib + caffeine and ibuprofen for pain relief following crown lengthening surgery