Uso terapêutico da cannabis em Odontologia no tratamento da dor orofacial: revisão de literatura integrativa

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cannabis sativa is a plant rich in several cannabinoids, some of which have great therapeutic applicability. In dentistry, with appropriate indication, professionals are supported to use it in their pharmacological routine, for various therapies, providing significant improvements to patients during the treatment of orofacial pain. OBJECTIVE: To highlight the importance that Cannabis-based medicines can provide to patients suffering from orofacial pain during dental treatments and to highlight the importance of dentist knowledge about the application of Cannabis during treatments for orofacial pain. METHODOLOGY: This is an integrative literature review, in which 05 articles published in the Pubmed, Biblioteca Virtual da Saúde (BVS) and Scielo databases were used. Inclusion criteria: articles in english, portuguese and spanish, published between 2019 and 2024. Exclusion criteria: theses, dissertations, undergraduate thesis and annals. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
There were 16 articles is found and based on the application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 05 articles were chosen. In treatment of orofacial pain, which can be acute or chronic, require intervention by the dental surgeon. Medicinal cannabis is already considered an important therapeutic option, as scientific evidence highlights the treatment of chronic orofacial pain, thus proving excellent results. It is important that the professional knows the correct indication and dosage to direct the treatment individually according to the needs of each patient. CONCLUSION: Orofacial pain is among the most common situations in dental care, and the use of cannabis proves to be an important ally in the treatment of these discomforts, being able to enhance the action of medications already used in these treatments, or even replacing them. However, there is a need for more studies to prove the safety of its use.