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- The management of acute orofacial pain has seen minimal changes in drug options over the past 40 years, primarily relying on ibuprofen, opioids, acetaminophen, aspirin, and NSAIDs.
- Growing concerns about opioid abuse and diversion necessitate a re-evaluation of the standard practice of prescribing opioid-based pain relief to patients for use as needed after surgery.
- The article suggests that the traditional methods of pain management may need to be adapted to address the risks associated with opioid medications.
Article Abstract
A B S T R A C T The drugs available for the management of acute orofacial pain have changed very little since the introduction of ibuprofen into practice 40 years ago. Orally effective opioids, acetaminophen, aspirin and NSAIDs remain the mainstay of analgesic therapy. Increased recognition of the societal and personal impact of opioid diversion and abuse requires re-examination of the traditional approach of prescribing an opioid-containing analgesic combination to be administered by the patient "as needed" (PRN) starting postoperatively.
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