Effectiveness of TENS and Acetaminophen for Pain Control During Orthodontic Treatment: A Comparative Study

Orthodontic treatment often induces pain, especially post appliance placement. This study compares transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and acetaminophen for orthodontic pain management. A randomized trial included 120 fixed orthodontic patients divided into three groups (n = 40): Grou...

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Published in:Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science 2024-07, Vol.16 (Suppl 3), p.S2916-S2918
Main Authors: Jha, Mrigank Shekhar, Ahluwalia, Rajiv, Chugh, Tina, Gupta, Abhinav Raj
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acetaminophen
Analgesia
non-invasive treatment
Original Research
orthodontic pain
Orthodontics
Pain
pain management
randomized clinical trial
tens
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Summary:Orthodontic treatment often induces pain, especially post appliance placement. This study compares transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and acetaminophen for orthodontic pain management. A randomized trial included 120 fixed orthodontic patients divided into three groups (n = 40): Group A received TENS, group B received acetaminophen, and group C was the control. Data were expressed as mean ± SD. Repeated ANOVA analysis compared mean values, followed by post-hoc Tukey analysis. Pain levels were assessed using a visual analog scale before any intervention and at 30 minutes, 6 hours, and 24 hours post activation. TENS and acetaminophen significantly reduced pain compared to the control. Group A (TENS) showed significant pain reduction post activation. Group B (acetaminophen) exhibited comparable pain relief, with no significant difference between groups. Both TENS and acetaminophen effectively manage orthodontic appliance activation pain.
ISSN:0976-4879
0975-7406
DOI:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_578_24