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Inclusion Criteria: All patients recommended extraction/s of at least 1 lower wisdom (third) molar that is partially/fully 'impacted' under intravenous sedation, are eligible to participate in this study so long as they * are 18 years or older, * are healthy, * have no cognitive/intellectual disability, * have no past/recent pain or reduced range of motion in their jaw joint/ muscle complex, no trauma or surgery in their jaw region. * have an electronic device such as a smart phone or a tablet/ computer with internet connection. * are willing to participate in the study and not be excluded by the following criteria below. Exclusion Criteria: An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Compromised ability to guard their self-interest, for e.g., prisoners, children, pregnant women, patients with intellectual/cognitive disability are not enrolled in the study. * Those patients who present with infection/inflammation involving the third molars slated for extractions, on the day of their procedure, may not take part in the study. * Those who have had opioid pain medication/s in the past 3 months to address short term or long-standing pain, or those who are on long term prescription of anti-inflammatory pain medication, are unable to participate. * Those with long standing painful limitation of movement of the jaw joint or muscles. * Those patients who are allergic to/unable to tolerate either the dental local anesthetic or its components, opioids, acetaminophen or ibuprofen also may not take part in the study