[Frequency and characterization of self-medication for dental manifestations in patients attending private clinics in Lima in 2021].

Introduction: The self-medication is the use of drugs without health professionals' prescription that many times, instead of helping, aggravate the patient's health. Dental pain is the main reason for performing this act in the area of odontology. It is important to know if patients self-medicate in order to develop strategies to reduce the misuse of drugs and avoid this practice.