Complementary and alternative therapies for managing postoperative pain after lower third molar surgery: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

ConclusionThe study findings suggest that these alternative and complementary therapies may be useful in reducing postoperative pain after LTM surgeries, and may offer advantages when combined to traditional pain management methods.Clinical relevance: Non-pharmacological therapies are gaining popularity among healthcare professionals and patients. This study found that some of these therapies, specifically kinesio-taping and drainage tube were effective in controlling postoperative pain after third molar surgeries. These findings have important implications for clinical practice, as they highlight the potential benefits of incorporating these therapies into postoperative pain management plans.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research