Factors associated with self-perception of pain after application of low-power laser in patients using orthodontic appliances: a randomized clinical study
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- Conditions
- Procedural PainC23.888.592.612
- Registration Number
- RBR-5v35crn
- Lead Sponsor
- Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Pará
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruitment completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
Young and adult patients, between 12 and 50 years old; of both sexes; undergoing orthodontic treatment in the alignment and leveling phase; that present absence of systemic, periodontal or periapical diseases; have good hygiene; not having had previous orthodontic treatment
Exclusion Criteria
Intake of analgesics and anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants, steroids, bisphosphonates during the study; chronic pain; facial neuralgia; psychological disorders; endodontic treatment; gum inflammation; any local or systemic condition that may affect pain perception; pregnancy or breastfeeding; dental or periodontal problems; patients who do not fill out the visual analogue scale correctly or fill it out after the pre-determined time
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Intervention
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Investigate the factors associated with self-perception of pain after the application of photobiomodulation in orthodontic patients
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Observe the influence of age and sex on the perception of orthodontic pain;Assess possible treatment abandonment due to pain;Obtain the patient's opinion on the results of applying photobiomodulation after orthodontic maintenance