title: Preoperative nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for the prevention of postoperative dental pain.
abstract: It is predictable for patients to experience postoperative pain and inflammation. Until recently, therapeutic strategies for the management of these sequelae have been symptomatic rather than preventive. This article reviews prophylactic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for preventing postoperative discomfort, and includes recommendations on patient selection and medication regiment.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Medicine, Department of Pharmacology/Physiology, University of Pittsburgh 15261.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Hargreaves
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005480:Flurbiprofen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007052:Ibuprofen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009055:Mouth / Q000601:surgery*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011292:Premedication; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D005480:Flurbiprofen; D007052:Ibuprofen