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 aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between (i) the pain and its side
effects, anticipated by patients before orthodontic therapy, and (ii) the reported pain and its …

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 …

Thirty patients completed a discomfort index card for the first 16 days following placement of
a fixed appliance. This recorded a score for the degree of discomfort and the analgesic …

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 …

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of ibuprofen, viscoelastic
bite wafers, and chewing gum in reducing orthodontic pain. METHODS: This randomized …

This study investigated the prevalence and type of pain experienced during orthodontic
treatment in 30 subjects (12 males, 18 females, aged 12–18 years) with crowding. Fifteen …

Objective. To explore pain and discomfort experience among patients undergoing
orthodontic treatment with different appliances during one month after the appliance …

The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of discomfort over time by a group
of 70 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Patients who were selected for …

A randomized controlled clinical trial was performed to compare the nature, prevalence,
intensity, and duration of pain related to the use of a relatively recently developed …