OpioidsExceptional
Strong opioids
Oxycodone and morphine, among others.
Role in dental pain
The ADA advises against opioids after a simple extraction. If pain relief is inadequate or pain is unexpectedly severe, reassess the cause. Seek specialist advice on pain management if necessary.
Prescription options
If pain is unexpectedly severe or relief is inadequate, reassess the cause. Agree any specialist opioid plan with the treating clinician.
Sources for this topic
Reference for dentists on acute dental pain and pain after treatment.
- ADA Science & Research Institute en partners · Pharmacologic management of acute dental pain in adolescents, adults, and older adults · JADA 2024 · tabel 1, eenvoudige en chirurgische extracties
- Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas · Pijn · Advies en stappenplan bij acute nociceptieve pijn