PijnvizierPain relief in dental care
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Situations

After placement of an implant

Early pain after treatment or pain around an existing implant.

Prescription options

Early pain after treatment

Wound pain can occur after implant placement. Follow the treating clinician's instructions and reassess if pain, bleeding or swelling increases. For patients taking antithrombotics who undergo a procedure that causes bleeding, see When taking antithrombotics.

Pain relief after placement

For mild to moderate wound pain soon after implant placement, paracetamol can be used if compatible with the aftercare regimen. Check what has already been given and avoid duplicate doses.

Pain around an existing implant

Investigate the cause and assess the peri-implant tissues. For inflammation around the implant, KIMO offers a separate treatment path.

Prescription options

Drafts for adults. Check the indication, contraindications and current medicines before prescribing.

Paracetamol aloneWith early wound pain, if this fits the aftercare schedule

First option for acute nociceptive pain. This example applies to adults weighing more than 55 kg without risk factors for hepatotoxicity.

Checks before prescribing

Include all paracetamol from over-the-counter and combination products. Adjust the dose if there are risk factors.

  • R/ Paracetamol 500 mg tablet

    Per dose
    1,000 mg by mouth (2 tablets)
    Frequency and interval in this example
    If necessary up to 3 times a day, approximately 8 hours between intakes
    Maximum per 24 hours
    3,000 mg (6 tablets)
    Quantity in this draft
    Maximum 12 tablets

Duration in this example: 2 days. Stop earlier if the medicine is no longer needed. Reassess if pain relief is inadequate or pain worsens.

Sources for this topic

Reference for dentists on acute dental pain and pain after treatment.