Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider,
Some dentists favor the use of nonnarcotic analgesics or opioid alternatives for treating postoperative endodontic pain, but results from studies on their effectiveness have been conflicting. A new review suggests that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen are potent options. Find out more in our Insider Exclusive.
In other Anesthesia & Pain Management Community news, household income may determine whether a patient uses an opioid or nonopioid analgesic for dental pain, a new study has found. Participants from households making less than $15,000 per year were nearly twice as likely to take opioids than those from the highest income bracket. Learn more here.
When endodontic retreatment is needed, is using a reciprocating or rotary instrumentation system a better option? Research has produced conflicting results, depending upon the factors studied. To learn more, a new randomized clinical trial examined how the use of these instruments for retreatment affects patients' postoperative pain and medication use afterward. Read more here.
In the Anesthesia & Pain Management Community, you'll also find the following recent industry news:
- Cetylite has debuted a mint anesthetic gel.
- Parkell has launched a gel desensitizer.
- Henry Schein has completed the acquisition of and anesthesia company.
