Use of Analgesics in Endodontics 2010
Objectives and Goals
- Describe the mechanism of action of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Describe the mechanism of action of the narcotic analgesics.
- Describe the anti-inflammatory mechanism of action of corticosteroids.
- Describe the indications and contra-indications of the various analgesic agents.
- List the indicated effective doses for the analgesic agents.
- List the side effects for the various analgesic agents.
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