[PDF][PDF] Transient pain following orthodontic fixed appliances induces sensitization of gingival and periodontal tissues
J Zhang, PR Nantong, MDS Sheng Shao… - Headache, 2016 - files.jofph.com
Aims: To evaluate the transient effects of orthodontic treatment on the mechanical detection
threshold (MDT) and mechanical pain threshold (MPT) of the buccal attached gingiva and
the pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the buccal attached gingiva and of the teeth in two
directions (perpendicular and parallel). Methods: A total of 20 patients (15 females and 5
males) aged 18 to 30 years participated in the study. Perceived pain on a 0-to 10-cm visual
analog scale (VAS) and MDT, MPT, and PPT scores were evaluated at two time points at the …
threshold (MDT) and mechanical pain threshold (MPT) of the buccal attached gingiva and
the pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the buccal attached gingiva and of the teeth in two
directions (perpendicular and parallel). Methods: A total of 20 patients (15 females and 5
males) aged 18 to 30 years participated in the study. Perceived pain on a 0-to 10-cm visual
analog scale (VAS) and MDT, MPT, and PPT scores were evaluated at two time points at the …