This fact is from Analgesics — NSAIDs & Opioids in General & Dental Pharmacology. It is a commonly tested concept in NEET MDS examinations. Understanding this fact is crucial for answering MCQs correctly.
Ibuprofen = most commonly prescribed NSAID in dentistry
Ketorolac = most potent NSAID for acute pain
COX-2 selective = Celecoxib Etoricoxib = less GI side effects
Diclofenac = most prescribed NSAID worldwide
Paracetamol = safest in pregnancy = not anti-inflammatory
Tramadol = synthetic opioid = dual mechanism
Aspirin = irreversible COX inhibitor = antiplatelet 7-10 days.