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Table 2 Pain intensity, facial swelling and mouth opening at Days 1 and 2 (D1, D2) in group I (Dexamethasone-diclofecac K) and group II (Diclofenac only). Values are expressed as mean ± SD

From: Effects of co-administered dexamethasone and diclofenac potassium on pain, swelling and trismus following third molar surgery

Group

N

Pain intensity

Facial Swelling

Mouth Opening

  

D1

D2

D1

D2

D1

D2

Group I

50

0.62 ± 0.6*

0.5 ± 0.51*

30.9 ± 1.6*

31.0 ± 1.58*

36.0 ± 11.2

38.1 ± 10.05

Group II

50

1.64 ± 0.9*

1.3 ± 0.62*

31.7 ± 1.6*

32.04 ± 1.5*

39.2 ± 11.3

36.0 ± 10.02

  1. *p < 0.05
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