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Taiseer Hussain Al-Khateeb1, Amir Alnahar
1Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. khateeb@just.edu.jo
Summary
Post-tooth extraction pain is common, especially for females, with over half using analgesics. Regular pain medication is recommended for the first week after simple extractions.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pain Management
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Postoperative pain is a significant concern following dental procedures.
- Assessing pain intensity and analgesic use is crucial for patient recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the pain experience after simple, uncomplicated tooth extraction.
- To determine the necessity of prescribing analgesic drugs post-procedure.
Main Methods:
- Patients undergoing tooth extraction were enrolled in a prospective study.
- Pain intensity, quality, and analgesic use were recorded via telephone interviews for one week.
- Baseline pain experience was assessed using numeric scales.
Main Results:
- 81.8% of patients reported pain on the evening of extraction, with mild pain being most common.
- Females showed a higher incidence of pain reporting on days 3 and 5 post-extraction.
- Over 50% of patients used analgesics on the extraction day, with 6.8% still using them on day 7.
Conclusions:
- Simple tooth extractions frequently result in varying pain intensity, peaking on the evening of the procedure.
- A significant proportion of patients, particularly females, require analgesic medication for pain relief.
- Routine prescription of analgesics for the first week post-extraction is recommended.
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