Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part F (2023)
Effect of changing the activation frequency of the arch wires on the pain perception in moderate crowding cases: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Author(s):
Seif-Allah Ahmed Sherif Nasr, Amira A Aboalnaga, Khaled Hazem Attia and Mostafa Mohamed El Dawlatly
Abstract:
Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the pain perception of two different frequencies of archwire activation.
Methodology: 19 patients were divided into 2 groups. In the intervention group the archwire was changed every 6 weeks while in the control group the archwire was changed every 4 weeks. Discomfort score data sheets were delivered to the patients after the orthodontic visit. The patient recorded the discomfort score after 4 hours, 24 hours, 3 days and 7 days.1 score means minimum discomfort while a 7 score means maximum discomfort.
Results: The difference in the discomfort score between both groups was statistically insignificant.
Conclusion: The discomfort scores between both activation frequency rates showed no significant difference and the pain decreased gradually throughout time in both groups.
Trial number registration: ClinicalTrials.gov with an identifier number.
Pages: 430-434 | 627 Views 273 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Seif-Allah Ahmed Sherif Nasr, Amira A Aboalnaga, Khaled Hazem Attia and Mostafa Mohamed El Dawlatly. Effect of changing the activation frequency of the arch wires on the pain perception in moderate crowding cases: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2023;9(2):430-434. DOI: 10.22271/oral.2023.v9.i2f.1755
