Overview

Postoperative Effects of Chewing Gum, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen on Pain After Initial Archwire Placement

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-05-20
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of ibuprofen, acetaminophen, chewing gum in reducing orthodontic pain. This study include 81 patients to be classified into 4 groups of 19 each: ibuprofen (400 mg), acetaminophen (500 mg), chewing gum and control. The patients in each group will receive 1 method immediately after placement of the initial archwire and every 6 hours for a week if they experiences pain. Pain perception will be recorded by the patients while jaw rest position and fitting back teeth at 2 hours, 24 hours, 2 days, 3 days, 7 days and 21 days after archwire placement, using a visual analog scale.
Phase:
Phase 4
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Rio de Janeiro State University
Collaborator:
Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
Treatments:
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- moderate teeth crowding

- no need for tooth extraction to orthodontic reasons

Exclusion Criteria:

- presence of autoimmune diseases

- history of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances