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To tame the pain?

R Dionne1

  • 1Clinical Pharmacology Unit, National Institute of Dental Research in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|July 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Patient fear of dental pain is a major barrier to seeking dental care. Postoperative discomfort, in addition to intraoperative and pathological pain, significantly contributes to dental anxiety and avoidance.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Medicine
  • Pain Management
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Pain is a primary reason for patient avoidance of dental treatment.
  • Dental pain is frequently reported in national surveys of the US population.
  • Aversion to dentistry may stem from various pain types, including intraoperative, pathological, and postoperative pain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of postoperative pain in patient avoidance of dental care.
  • To understand the multifaceted nature of pain associated with dental procedures.
  • To identify key pain-related factors influencing patient decisions regarding dental treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of national survey data on pain complaints.
  • Review of literature on pain associated with dentistry.
  • Qualitative assessment of patient-reported reasons for avoiding dental care.

Main Results:

  • Dental pain is a leading cause of patient-reported avoidance of dental services.
  • Postoperative pain is a significant, yet often overlooked, contributor to dental anxiety.
  • Patient perception of potential pain influences treatment decisions.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing postoperative pain is crucial for improving patient compliance and reducing dental fear.
  • A comprehensive approach to pain management in dentistry is necessary.
  • Reducing the fear of dental pain can increase access to essential oral healthcare.

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