Self-reported and Experimental Pain in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-01-03

Study Completion Date

2025-06-01

Brief Summary

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Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) is defined as the minimum force applied to an area that is perceived as pain. PPT is considered an objective measurement tool to assess pain levels. Studies have assessed the difference in pain levels between clear aligners and fixed appliances using subjective pain scales. No study has utilized PPT to evaluate the difference in pain between aligners and fixed braces at different time points. This study will aim to compare the self- reported and experimental pain perception between the clear aligner and fixed appliance therapies during the phase of crown alignment and to assess how long pain is perceived in the following five days from the adjustment of the appliance.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Pain

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* consecutive consented patients (\> 14 years old) beginning an orthodontic treatment on both arches, either with aligners or fixed appliance at the Midwestern University, Multidisciplinary Clinic;
* patients in possession of an email address and Internet connection.

Exclusion Criteria

* patients with generalized systemic conditions known to affect the overall body pain and pressure pain threshold assessment (e.g., fibromyalgia, autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis),
* untreated dental caries.

Minimum Eligible Age

14 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No