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This will commence on day one after the procedure and will continue for approximately three days. Important aspects of the inflammatory response include the release of pro‐inflammatory mediators and vasoactive factors such as the prostaglandins, leukotrienes, interleukins, and histamine, and recruitment of phagocytes to remove dead tissue and foreign debris. The inflammatory mediators lead to the swelling, redness, heat, pain, and loss of function associated with inflammation. Anti‐inflammatory medications are commonly prescribed after dentoalveolar procedures in order to mitigate the postoperative pain and swelling.