Assessment of Pain Experience After Simple Tooth Extraction

Abstract

Background

The most commonly performed procedure in oral surgery is tooth extraction. In most instances, the healing of the socket after a tooth is removed proceeds without complications. Despite advancements in dental care, pain remains a significant concern post-operatively.

Pain after dental procedures can impact patient comfort, quality of life, and satisfaction with treatment outcomes. Effective pain management is crucial for promoting recovery and reducing patient distress.

Objective

To evaluate the intensity and duration of pain experienced by patients following a simple tooth extraction, and to explore the influence of demographic factors (such as gender) using McGill Pain Questionnaire.

Study Design

This study was performed in the department of oral surgery from 05/08/24 to 05/10/24.

The study includes patients of both genders, ranging in age from 20 to 80 years, who sought tooth extraction in the Oral Surgery department.

Material & Methods:

100 patients undergoing extraction of both genders were recorded. Pain assessment was recorded on McGill Pain Questionnaire (Constant pain, shooting pain, dull pain, and pain when chewing and biting).

Out of 100 patients, males were 60 and females were 40. Pain characters was constant in 34, shooting in 20, mild in 13, when chewing in 8 and none in 25 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Pain occurred in 52 chronically inflamed teeth and 38 grossly decayed teeth. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).

Conclusions:

Pain followed by tooth extraction is very common. The use of analgesics and anti- inflammatory after the extraction procedure is recommended for the healing process to occur without causing any discomfort to the patient.