This literature review focuses on previous studies of pain and pain perception in dentistry
with special emphasis on orthodontic treatment. The prevalence of pain and background …

Orthodontic pain, the most cited negative effect arising from orthodontic force application, is
a major concern for parents, patients, and clinicians. Studies have reported this reaction to …

The aims of this study were to investigate the intensity, location and duration of patients'
discomfort following insertion of orthodontic appliances, and to examine for interactions …

Pain and discomfort are common complaints following orthodontic appointments. Treatment
modalities such as separator or arch wire placement, activation of fixed and removable …

The aims of this study were to investigate the initial time at which pain occurs after insertion
of two initial wires of different sizes, the duration of the pain, the areas affected within the …

The control of pain during orthodontic treatment is of great interest to both clinicians and
patients. However, there has been limited research into the control of this pain, and there is …

This study investigated pain experiences during a common orthodontic treatment. Fifty‐five
patients (12–18 yr) starting treatment due to crowding were included. Molar elastic …

Objective: To explore whether patients' pain experiences and orthodontists' assessments of
their patients' pain levels are consistent and whether orthodontists are aware of their …

Orthodontic pain is one of the negatives associated with fixed orthodontic treatment that
cannot be avoided. This pain usually comes around the wire placement period and …

Orthodontic patients experience pain and discomfort to a varying degree during the course
of treatment. The aims of the present investigation were to follow the progress of adaptation …