orthodontic separator placement. Encounter for fitting and adjustment of orthodontic device
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Need separator placement to begin fixed orthodontic treatment in the maxillary and mandiblular arch Aged between 14 and 19 Patients who are informed and sign the written informed consent Who does not use antibiotics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory, anti-coagulatant, diuretics, oral anti diabetics, lithium, cyclosporine, and methotrexate Who has no need for antibiotic prophylaxis Who has no chronic systemic disease
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A patient who uses analgesics A patient who misses the session Early loss of separators A patient who wants to exit the survey
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of pain regarding to visual analogue scale. Timepoint: Just before separator placement, immediately after separator placement, 3 h post-treatment, 12 h post-treatment, 24 h post-treatment , and 48 h after separator placement. Method of measurement: Visual analogue scale questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences