J Periodontal Implant Sci.
2020 Apr;50(2):68-73. 10.5051/jpis.2020.50.2.68.
Selection of analgesics for the management of acute and postoperative dental pain:a mini-review
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Oral Biology, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Oral Biology, BK21 PLUS Project, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2500138
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5051/jpis.2020.50.2.68
Abstract
- Pain management is an important part of dental practice, and dentists frequently prescribe analgesics to improve clinical outcomes. Dentists should be aware of the pharmacological characteristics of the analgesics commonly used in dentistry and should choose appropriate analgesics to treat and prevent pain associated with inflammation or surgery. In this article, we review the potential benefits and risks of the analgesics frequently used in dental practice and provide a stepwise approach for pain management.
