Is Tramadol Hydrochloride with Adrenaline an Alternative to Lignocaine Hydrochloride with Adrenaline in Dental Implant Surgery ?? – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background: When used as infiltration anesthesia, tramadol is known to provide a local anesthetic effect.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the anesthetic potency of local infiltrations of 5% tramadol hydrochloride with adrenaline and 2% lignocaine hydrochloride with adrenaline in dental implant procedures. To assess tramadol postoperative analgesia's onset, duration, potency, and effectiveness as a local anesthetic agent.

Methodology: A split mouth study was conducted in the Outpatient Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, of Sharad Pawar Dental College, Sawangi, district Wardha, Maharashtra. A total number of 80 patients (split-mouth) who needed dental implants was chosen and divided into two groups of 40 people each. Patients were chosen at random, regardless of their gender, caste, or religion. A written consent was obtained from all the patients.

Expected Result: The study was carried out to check potency of Tramadol hydrochloride with adrenaline to lignocaine hydrochloride in dental implant surgery, it had similar efficacy and used as an alternative where lignocaine was contraindicated.

Conclusion: Tramadol hydrochloride with adrenaline was used as an alternative to lignocaine hydrochloride in selected cases, if the study proves.