Healing or Hurdling? Tracking Adherence to Post-Extraction Guidelines After Surgery

Healing or Hurdling? Tracking Adherence to Post-Extraction Guidelines After Surgery, Docvidya, Ketorol-DT, Dental, Dental Pain, Dental & Oral Health, Dentist, Postoperative information, Molars, Antibiotics, NSAID.

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This study investigates how different methods of delivering postoperative information influence the likelihood of patients adhering to these crucial guidelines.

Postoperative information provided to written and additional information groups after the surgical extraction

Postoperative information after the extraction of a third molar

Compliance of postoperative instructions following the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars

	% of compliance
Antibiotic	88.1
NSAID	82.1
Soft diet	97.6
Do not rinse (24h)	91.6
No smoking*	45.6
No alcoholic/ carbonated beverages	80.9
Teeth brushing	96.4
Mouthwash	98.8
Postoperative course	91.6

*It takes into account only smokers (n=46).

Conclusion:

Instructing patients on postoperative care is crucial, as it significantly reduces morbidity and enhances quality of life during the recovery period. Effective communication and adherence to postoperative guidelines play a pivotal role in optimizing surgical outcomes and patient well-being.

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Reference:
1.	Alvira-González J, Gay-Escoda C. Compliance of postoperative instructions following the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars: a randomized clinical trial. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2015 Mar 1;20(2):e224-30. doi: 10.4317/medoral.20121. PMID: 25475774; PMCID: PMC4393987. Click here to view the original article

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Healing or Hurdling? Tracking Adherence to Post-Extraction Guidelines After Surgery

Healing or Hurdling? Tracking Adherence to Post-Extraction Guidelines After Surgery, Docvidya, Ketorol-DT, Dental, Dental Pain, Dental & Oral Health, Dentist, Postoperative information, Molars, Antibiotics, NSAID.

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