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  • Title: [Comparison of the effect of paracetamol and ibuprofen on orthodontic pain].
    Author: Ousehal L, Lakhdar A, Elquars F.
    Journal: Int Orthod; 2009 Jun; 7(2):193-206. PubMed ID: 20303910.
    Abstract:
    Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment can experience an unpleasant painful sensation. This has been proven by several studies. Controling pain during orthodontic treatment is in the interest of both practitioner and patient. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of ibuprofen and paracetamol on orthodontic pain. To this end, a sample of 56 patients was divided into two groups: Pain levels were assessed using the visual analog scale at 2h, 6h, 24h, day 2, day 3 and day 7 after insertion of the first archwire. Results show that there is no significant difference between ibuprofen and paracetamol regarding control of orthodontic pain except during the first two hours after archwire insertion when paracetamol was observed to be slightly more effective than ibuprofen. Comparison by age and gender revealed no significant differences. Thus, we can conclude that paracetamol and ibuprofen are painkillers of choice in the relief of orthodontically-related pain.
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