I L Utomi1, O O Odukoya. 1. Dpt of Child Dental Health, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine, Univ. of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the perception of pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. METHOD: Sixty four patients scheduled for treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances completed questionnaires before insertion of separators and after placement at 4 hours, 24 hours and 7 days. The level of pain and discomfort during these time periods was assessed by a visual analogue scale. RESULTS: There was a significant increase in the level of pain/discomfort 4 hours and 24 hours after placement of the separators for all the activities. The level of pain/discomfort peaked at 4 hours but did not return to baseline levels after 7 days. Patients more than 16 years old reported significantly more pain/discomfort over time than those 16 years and under. No significant difference in pain/discomfort was found between the sexes. CONCLUSION: Patients experience pain/discomfort following placement of orthodontic separators. Pretreatment counselling and analgesics are recommended.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the perception of pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. METHOD: Sixty four patients scheduled for treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances completed questionnaires before insertion of separators and after placement at 4 hours, 24 hours and 7 days. The level of pain and discomfort during these time periods was assessed by a visual analogue scale. RESULTS: There was a significant increase in the level of pain/discomfort 4 hours and 24 hours after placement of the separators for all the activities. The level of pain/discomfort peaked at 4 hours but did not return to baseline levels after 7 days. Patients more than 16 years old reported significantly more pain/discomfort over time than those 16 years and under. No significant difference in pain/discomfort was found between the sexes. CONCLUSION:Patients experience pain/discomfort following placement of orthodontic separators. Pretreatment counselling and analgesics are recommended.
Authors: Serene A Badran; Juman M Al-Zaben; Lina M Al-Taie; Haya Tbeishi; Mahmoud K Al-Omiri Journal: Angle Orthod Date: 2022-07-01 Impact factor: 2.684