Investigating the effect of Triamcinolone Acetonide on reducing pain and creating space during the presence of orthodontic elastomeric separators in the mouth

Investigating the effect of Triamcinolone Acetonide on reducing pain and creating space during the presence of orthodontic elastomeric separators in the mouth in Patients Aged 20 to 35 Requiring Separator Placement, Referred to the Orthodontic Department of the Dental School at Khorasgan University

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20240915063040N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-11-10

Start date

2024-11-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-01-08

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Conditions

Evaluation of Pain Reduction Resulting from Coating Orthodontic Elastomeric Separators with Triamcinolone Acetonide During Their Use in the Mouth.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention Group: The first molar on one side of the mouth, where separators coated with medication are placed on the mesial and distal surfaces for 3 days. After 3 days, the patient

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Orthodontic patients, candidates for separator setting 20-35 year Bilateral presence of teeth 5, 6, 7 in the upper jaw with contact. Good oral hygiene. Patients' consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medication use Presence of periodontal and periapical disease Chronic pain Deep caries Smoking Presence of posterior open bite previous orthodontic treatments Severe tilting of the mentioned teeth Multiple root treatments in the posterior region Absence of Class II restorations in teeth 6, 7, and 5

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain Level. Timepoint: 0, 4, 12, 24,48, and 72 hours after separator placement. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale ( 0 - 10).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Interdental space. Timepoint: after 3 days. Method of measurement: Leaf Gage and Direct Measurement.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaedeh Soltani

Islamic Azad University

maedeh137190@gmail.com+98 913 216 3425

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026