se of chewing gum in reducing pain occurring during fixed orthodontic treatment in young adults.

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• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/07/055847
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Ruchi Mhatre

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 December 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1)Patients between the ages of 18 to 24 years with full permanent dentition with or without third molars.

2)Patients requiring full upper and lower fixed orthodontic treatment with no additional appliance (i.e., trans-palatal arch, headgear or elastics).

3)Patients with no active periodontal disease or history of previous orthodontic treatment.

4)Patients with no medical or mental problems/ disorders.

5)Patients with mild to moderate crowding in both arches.

Exclusion Criteria

1)Patients requiring extraction of teeth for orthodontic purposes.

2)Patients who use analgesic medications for medical causes like rheumatic arthritis, fractures, migraine

3)Patients who are allergic to sugar-free chewing gum.

4)Patients with temporomandibular joint disorder like disc displacement, ankylosis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified