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External application of dandelion combined with borneol effectively reduced pain and facial swelling after jaw surgery.

  • 2023-09-01
  • Medicine 102(38)
    • Shengnan Zhao
    • Jinling Zhang
    • Xia Liu
    • Kun Guo
    • Xiaorun Wang

Study Design

Type
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
Sample size
n = 120
Population
120 patients who met the inclusion criteria
Methods
randomly divided into 4 groups: group A: ice compress; Group B: dandelion; Group C: borneol; Group D: dandelion combined with borneol
  • Large Human Trial

Background

To explore the effects of the combination of dandelion with borneol on the maxillofacial region of patients after jaw surgery in reducing the acute inflammatory reaction after surgery, the degree of facial swelling, pain, and limitation of mouth opening, and increasing patient satisfaction.

Methods

A total of 120 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into 4 groups: group A: ice compress; Group B: dandelion; Group C: borneol; Group D: dandelion combined with borneol. Patients were evaluated on the day of the operation, the first day, and the second day after the operation.

Results

External application of dandelion combined with borneol had a better controlling effect on facial swelling and limited mouth opening compared with the single treatment groups, and the satisfaction score was higher ( P  < .05).

Conclusion

External application of dandelion combined with borneol was effective in the treatment of maxillofacial swelling and pain. This approach quickly relieved swelling, restored the limitation of mouth opening, and improved patient satisfaction.

Research Insights

  • Dandelion→Improved Mouth Opening Limitation

    External application of dandelion combined with borneol had a better controlling effect on facial swelling and limited mouth opening compared with the single treatment groups

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
  • Dandelion→Improved Patient Satisfaction

    the satisfaction score was higher (P < .05).

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
  • Dandelion→Reduced Facial Swelling

    External application of dandelion combined with borneol had a better controlling effect on facial swelling and limited mouth opening compared with the single treatment groups

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
  • Dandelion→Reduced Pain

    External application of dandelion combined with borneol effectively reduced pain and facial swelling after jaw surgery.

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
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