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Postoperative Effects of Chewing Gum, Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen on Pain After Initial Archwire Placement: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, and 1 other intervention for Pain. Completed, enrolled 81 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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.
Study Details
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Interventions
prescription of ibuprofen 400 mg
prescription of acetaminophen 500 mg
prescription of one tablet of chewing gum