Orthodontic pain is an inflammatory pain that is initiated by orthodontic force-induced
vascular occlusion followed by a cascade of inflammatory responses, including vascular …

These are exciting times in the field of pain research. Every day brings advances in our
understanding of pain mechanisms, and with each new advancement there is hope that …

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 …

Pain and discomfort are the frequent side-effects of the orthodontic therapy with fixed
appliances. The people who experience orthodontic pain are likely to self-medicate with …

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 …

Objective: To compare the different methods of pain control intervention during fixed
orthodontic appliance therapy. Materials and Methods: A computerized literature search was …

In this review, recent advances in our knowledge of the central neural mechanisms
underlying pain in the mouth and face are emphasized. The review first points out that pain …

Orofacial pain refers to pain associated with the soft and hard tissues of the head, face, and
neck. The potential origin of orofacial pain includes pulpal and periodontal, vascular, gland …

This review outlines recent research which has identifed critical neural elements and
mechanisms concerned with the transmission of sensory information related to oral-facial …

It is well known that unmyelinated C-fibers and small-diameter Aδ-fibers innervate the
orofacial skin, mucous membrane, orofacial muscles, teeth, tongue, and temporomandibular …