Evaluation of Pain and Discomfort Associated with Orthodontic Adjustments.
| Autor: | Mohanty B; Department of Orthodontics, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, K.I.I.T University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India., Chekka M; Professor and HOD, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Tirumala Dental College, Bardipur, Nizamabad, Telangana, India., Sowmya C; Department of Orthodontics, Panineeya Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India., Khurana R; Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Rayat Bahra Dental College and Hospital, Rayat Bahra University, Mohali, Punjab, India., Manga UM; Department of Orthodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narketpally, Telangana, India., Varma Datla PK; Department of Orthodontics, Vishnu Dental College, Vishnupur, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India., Somaraj V; Department of Public Health Dentistry, Rajas Dental College and Hospital, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences [J Pharm Bioallied Sci] 2024 Jul; Vol. 16 (Suppl 3), pp. S2400-S2402. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 31. |
| DOI: | 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_269_24 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: Orthodontic treatment is commonly associated with pain and discomfort, impacting patient experience and treatment compliance. Understanding the factors influencing pain perception is crucial for improving pain management strategies during orthodontic adjustments. Methods: Pain levels were assessed using a " Visual Analog Scale (VAS)" before and after each adjustment session. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted immediately post-adjustment. Statistical analyses were performed to compare mean pain scores before and after adjustments, and thematic analysis was conducted to identify common themes in qualitative data. Results: Quantitative analysis revealed a significant increase in mean pain scores following orthodontic adjustments ( P < 0.001). Qualitative analysis identified themes related to pain experiences, including anticipation of discomfort, adaptation over time, and coping strategies employed by patients. Conclusion: Orthodontic adjustments induce varying levels of pain and discomfort among patients. By integrating quantitative and qualitative assessments, this study provides comprehensive insights into patient experiences during orthodontic treatment, informing strategies for pain management and patient care. Competing Interests: There are no conflicts of interest. (Copyright: © 2024 Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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