Pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos, University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.

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dc.contributor.authorUtomi, IL
dc.contributor.authorOdukoya, OO
dc.date.accessioned2022-01-13T01:51:11Z
dc.date.available2022-01-13T01:51:11Z
dc.date.issued2013-03
dc.description.abstractAbstract Objective: To determine the perception of pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Method: Sixty four patients scheduled for treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances completed questionnaires before insertion of separators and after placement at 4 hours, 24 hours and 7 days. The level of pain and discomfort during these time periods was assessed by a visual analogue scale. Results: There was a significant increase in the level of pain/discomfort 4 hours and 24 hours after placement of the separators for all the activities. The level of pain/discomfort peaked at 4 hours but did not return to baseline levels after 7 days. Patients more than 16 years old reported significantly more pain/discomfort over time than those 16 years and under. No significant difference in pain/discomfort was found between the sexes. Conclusion: Patients experience pain/discomfort following placement of orthodontic separators. Pretreatment counselling and analgesics are recommendeden_US
dc.identifier.citation13. Utomi IL, Odukoya OO. Pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos, University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Tropical dental journal. Mar. 2013;36(141):5-13en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/10301
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTropical Dental Journalen_US
dc.titlePain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos, University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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