Flare-up Incidence and Related Factors in Nigerian Adults

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ABSTRACT Aim To determine the incidence of flare-up and the effect of age, gender, visit type, treatment duration, preoperative pain and intraoperative pain on flare-up in Nigerian adults. Materials and methods A total of 175 participants, aged 18 to 60 years with a necrotic central incisor, with or without preoperative pain, participated. They received postoperative paracetamol tablets and were asked to report back if unbearable pain/swelling developed. Results A 10% flare-up rate was recorded, while none of the studied factors had a significant relationship with flare-up. Conclusion The relationships between flare-up and studied related factors were not proven. Clinical significance Age, gender, visit type, treatment duration, preoperative pain and intraoperative pain have no effect on flare-up incidence. How to cite this article Udoye CI, Jafarzadeh H, Aguwa EN, Habibi M. Flare-up Incidence and Related Factors in Nigerian Adults. J Contemp Dent Pract 2011;12(2):120-123.