An update on analgesics for the management of acute postoperative dental pain.
Acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids are available as analgesics in dentistry. They each have specific advantages, disadvantages, indications and contraindications. This article provides a brief review of their role in the management of acute postoperative pain.
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D003663:Decision Trees; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014098:Toothache / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000700:Analgesics; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000082:Acetaminophen