5. Conclusion
pulpitis, pain
PULPITIS
Both KTP and ibuprofen effectively decreased postendodontic pain. Nonetheless, considering the optimal analgesic efficacy of KTP comparable to that of ibuprofen tablets and lower side effects of KTP, it may be used as an alternative to oral ibuprofen tablets for pain control following endodontic treatment of mandibular first and second molars with irreversible pulpitis.