Orthodontic pain – the state of the evidence

Pain is a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. An understanding of its mechanism, implications and subsequent management is essential for any orthodontist to improve patient compliance and satisfaction with treatment. This paper provides a comprehensive review and state of the evidence on or...

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Main Authors: Cheong, Joo Ming, Tolos, Siti Marponga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IIUM Press 2022
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/100880/7/100880_Orthodontic%20pain%20%E2%80%93%20the%20state%20of%20the%20evidence.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/100880/
https://journals.iium.edu.my/ktn/index.php/ijohs/article/view/155/82
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Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:Pain is a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. An understanding of its mechanism, implications and subsequent management is essential for any orthodontist to improve patient compliance and satisfaction with treatment. This paper provides a comprehensive review and state of the evidence on orthodontic pain from the viewpoint of clinicians and patients – clinical features, its pathways, factors influencing pain perception, and finally the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of orthodontic pain.