Effect of ibuprofen in combination with omega 3 in the management of temporomandibular disorder: A clinical trial

Introduction: Disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMD) are dentofacial illnesses that can be caused by extra- or intra-articular disease. TMD is treated with a variety of pharmaceutical preparations, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants, and steroids. Many of these drugs are used together to reduce the symptoms and retard the progression of the disease to chronic illness. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the current study is to compare the effectiveness of ibuprofen in combination with omega 3 in the management of TMJ disorder. Methodology: A randomized control trial was conducted among the patients of temporomandibular disorder presenting to OPD and oral medicine departments at Peshawar Dental College and Khyber College of Dentistry. A total of 58 patients were randomly selected. The data was collected through a self-structured questionnaire including the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain. The pain was recorded on day 0 before the commencement of the treatment. Ibuprofen 400mg BD along with omega 3 1000mg OD was given. The participants were given the drugs for a period of 30 days