Effect of the local application of bupivacaine in early pain control following impacted mandibular third molar surgery: A randomized controlled study.

Background: Postoperative pain is one of the main complications following impacted mandibular third molar (IMTM) surgery.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the local application of bupivacaine on reducing early postoperative pain following IMTM surgery.

Material And Methods: A prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled study was conducted on 40 patients who had undergone the surgical removal of an IMTM under local anesthesia.