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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 135, No 8, 1082.
© 2004 American Dental Association
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LETTERS

Author’s response

I thank Dr. Hirschfeld for his insightful comment. Codeine’s efficacy as an analgesic is at best moderate, and the desired analgesic effect may not be obtained in a reduced dosage. Therefore, the recommendation for use of a different opioid analgesic is rational. However, it also must be noted that the perception of pain and the quality of analgesia are, at best, subjective.



Arthur H. Friedlander, D.D.S.
Associate Chief of Staff and Director of Graduate Medical Education, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Director of Quality Assurance Hospital Dental Service, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry



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