Examination of pain level in different orthodontic treatments

Betul Yuzbasioglu Ertugrul *

Department of Orthodontics, Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Dentistry, Izmir, Turkey.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(01), 2283–2285.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1915
Publication history: 
Received on 22 August 2024; revised on 05 October 2024; accepted on 08 October 2024
 
Abstract: 
Different levels of pain are expressed by patients undergoing various orthodontic treatment methods. This study aims to review the literature on the different types of pain observed in various orthodontic treatments. The presence of pain or the fear of potential pain due to orthodontic treatment often leads to patients discontinuing treatment. Changes in pain levels or fear of pain affect the quality of life of patients. Depending on a patient’s pain threshold and fear of pain, different orthodontic treatments may be preferred. Reviewing the types of pain observed in different orthodontic treatments in the literature can assist in selecting the appropriate orthodontic treatment for patients and support the continuation of treatment. In orthodontic treatment with removable appliances, low levels of continuous pain can be observed in the jaws where the appliance is applied. In orthodontic treatments with removable functional appliances, stronger but intermittent pain may occur. Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners is associated with less pain compared to fixed orthodontic treatments.
 
Keywords: 
Orthodontic treatment; Pain; Fixed orthodontic treatment; Removable orthodontic treatment.
 
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