Valacyclovir Monotherapy in Pain Management of Acute Apical Abscesses After Performing Emergency Chamber Opening; A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is aimed to evaluate the efficacy of valacyclovir in reducing postoperative pain following emergency chamber opening for acute apical abscess . There will be 82 participants, (41 in each group) Group A will receive Valacyclovir Group B will receive standard treatment i.e. Naproxen Sodium. Pain level will be assessed by using Numeric rating scale for 6 days
• Patient Age ≥18 years old
• Healthy patient American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class l and ll.
• Patients having clinical evidence of pulp necrosis and acute apical abscess with radiographic signs of periapical disease.
• Main inclusion criteria is that patient should have moderate to severe pain, it can be calculated as:
• 1 to 3 as Mild pain. 4 to 6 as moderate pain. 7 to 10 as severe pain.