Abstract: The bonding of orthodontic appliances to teeth commonly results in pain and discomfort. To alleviate the pain, analgesics, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), are frequently prescribed. However, orthodontists and the parents of patients are equally concerned that pain relief medications may be misused or toxic, so seek safer, effective pain-alleviating interventions; these include non-pharmacological treatments. To evaluate the efficacy of various alternative interventions in reducing pain associated with orthodontic treatments, a well-designed randomised clinical need to be undertaken.
Keywords: Orthodontic, pain, non-pharmacological, chewing gum.
Title: Non-Analgesic Choice for Pain Management in Orthodontic
Author: A. Alshammari
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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