INBDE - PAIN LEVELS

Question 1

MILD

Answer 1

MOA:
* Simple extraction
* Routine endodontics (RTC)
* Scaling &root planning
* Frenectomy
* Gingivectomy
* Subgingival restorative procedures

RECOMENDATIONS:
* Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hs for 1 day
* Ibuprofen 400mg every 6 hs as needed
* Acetaminophen 500mg every 6 hs **

Exceptions: pregnancy; asthma; heart disease; kidney disease; stomach disease; allergy; liver disease* (low-dose) ==== Acetaminophen

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pain-scale

Question 2

MODERATE

Answer 2

MOA:
* Surgical extraction
* Surgical endodontics (apicoectomy)
* Simple implant surgery
* Quadrant periodontal flap surgery with bony recontouring

RECOMENDATIONS:
* Ibuprofen 400mg + acetaminophen 500mg
every 6 hs for 1 day
* Ibuprofen 400mg acetaminophen 500mg
every 6 hs as needed

Exceptions: pregnancy; asthma; heart disease; kidney disease; stomach disease; allergy; liver disease* (low-dose) ==== Acetaminophen

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/pain-scale

Question 3

SEVERE

Answer 3

• Complex implant surgery
• Complex periodontal surgery
• Partial or full impaction surgery (bony impacted third molar)

RECOMENDATIONS:
* Ibuprofen 600mg +acetaminophen 500mg
every 6 hs as needed
* Ibuprofen 600mg + acetaminophen 650mg +
hydrocodone 10mg every 6 hs for 1-2 days

Exceptions: pregnancy; asthma; heart disease; kidney disease; stomach disease; allergy; liver disease* (low-dose) ==== Acetaminophen