Procedural Pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Young and adult patients, between 12 and 50 years old; of both sexes; undergoing orthodontic treatment in the alignment and leveling phase; that present absence of systemic, periodontal or periapical diseases; have good hygiene; not having had previous orthodontic treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Intake of analgesics and anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants, steroids, bisphosphonates during the study; chronic pain; facial neuralgia; psychological disorders; endodontic treatment; gum inflammation; any local or systemic condition that may affect pain perception; pregnancy or breastfeeding; dental or periodontal problems; patients who do not fill out the visual analogue scale correctly or fill it out after the pre-determined time
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Investigate the factors associated with self-perception of pain after the application of photobiomodulation in orthodontic patients | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Observe the influence of age and sex on the perception of orthodontic pain;Assess possible treatment abandonment due to pain;Obtain the patient's opinion on the results of applying photobiomodulation after orthodontic maintenance | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Pará