Investigation and analysis of pain after dental implantation and its influencing factors

Am J Transl Res. 2021 Oct 15;13(10):12065-12070. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Objective: This study investigated and analyzed the pain degree after dental implantation and its influencing factors, and provided a scientific basis for reducing post-surgical pain in patients.

Methods: A total of 137 patients who underwent dental implantation between June 2018 to December 2019 were selected as the research subjects. Their pain intensity immediately after surgery, 24 h after surgery, and 72 h after surgery were evaluated respectively by a numerical rating scale (NRS), and the factors that affected the postoperative pain were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis.

Results: The pain intensity of patients at 24 h after dental implantation was more serious than immediately after operation and 72 h after operation (P<0.05). The results of univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of surgery and whether analgesic drug was taken postoperatively were used in the regression model (P<0.05), which are independent risk factors for the occurrence of pain 24 h after surgery.

Conclusion: The pain degree of most patients after oral implantation is mild, and the most obvious pain reaction is 24 h after operation. The use of postoperative analgesics can effectively relieve the pain of patients, and the long duration of surgery is one of the key factors leading to postoperative pain.

Keywords: Dental implants; influencing factors; investigation; postoperative pain.