title: The use of NSAIDs in dentistry: a case study of gastrointestinal complications.
abstract: NSAIDs are effective at reducing mild to moderate pain and are therefore commonly prescribed in dental practice. Dental practitioners should be familiar with their indications, contra-indications and side-effects.We present the case of a 28-year-old male who had been taking two NSAIDs concurrently for dental pain which resulted in an acute upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  General Dental Practitioners need to be aware of the possible life-threatening complications when prescribing NSAIDs.
authors.affiliation: Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Milner
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dickenson
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal