Optimizing acute pain management in oral surgery: Current strategies and emerging approaches

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Author Details : Akshaya N Shetti*

Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 238-242

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2024.047

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Abstract

Effective pain management in oral surgery is crucial to improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. Acute pain, a common result of oral surgical procedures such as extractions, implant placements, and bone grafting, can significantly impact patient recovery. However, pain control remains a complex challenge due to individual variability in pain perception, pre-existing medical conditions, and the inherent invasiveness of certain procedures. This article reviews current approaches to acute pain management in oral surgery, focusing on multimodal analgesia, pharmacological interventions, and non-pharmacological techniques. Traditional strategies such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and local anesthetics are discussed alongside newer alternatives, including nerve blocks, patient-controlled analgesia, and adjunct therapies like mindfulness and cryotherapy. The role of personalized pain management plans, which consider patient-specific factors, is explored to minimize side effects and enhance recovery. Advances in minimally invasive techniques, laser therapy, and alternative methods for reducing post-operative pain are also examined. Recent research highlights the importance of reducing opioid dependency while balancing the need for effective pain control. Future directions for pain management, such as precision medicine approaches and the use of digital health technologies for pain monitoring, are also discussed. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a balanced, patient-centered approach to acute pain management in oral surgery, integrating both traditional and emerging strategies.
 

Keywords: Acute pain management, Oral surgery, Multimodal analgesia, Opioids, Post­ operative recovery.

How to cite : Shetti A N, Optimizing acute pain management in oral surgery: Current strategies and emerging approaches. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024;10(4):238-242

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