The Effectiveness of Ketorolac in Relieving Pain Associated With Root Canal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

This meta-analysis concluded that ketorolac is effective for managing post-endodontic pain within the first 6 h and reduces the need for rescue medication compared to alternatives, thereby supporting its use as a favorable option following root canal treatment.

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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
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2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.70295
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Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
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The Effectiveness of Ketorolac in Relieving Pain Associated With Root Canal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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The Effectiveness of Ketorolac in Relieving Pain Associated With Root Canal Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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Abstract

This meta-analysis concluded that ketorolac is effective for managing post-endodontic pain within the first 6 h and reduces the need for rescue medication compared to alternatives, thereby supporting its use as a favorable option following root canal treatment.

Clinical and Experimental Dental ResearchVol. 12(2)
Air Force Medical University (CN)
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 53%
Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
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