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A comparative study of pain-relieved effect of mucosal prilocaine patches and usage of acetaminophen on elastomeric separator in orthodontic patients

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Orthodontic Pain.
Encounter for other specified aftercare
Z51.8
Registration Number
IRCT20130812014333N214
Lead Sponsor
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria

Age between 14 and 25 years
The presence of first molar, second molar and second premolar teeth of the lower jaw with strong interproximal contacts
The presence of moderate crowding in the arch of the lower jaw (high irregularity index of 2)

Exclusion Criteria

pregnancy
History of liver or kidney disease
History of allergy to local anesthetics
History of methaemoglobinemia
Chronic use of NSAIDs, sedatives, or other pain relievers

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intensity of pain. Timepoint: 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours after the intervention, bedtime, 2, 3, and 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: Based on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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