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Published in English in Tropical Dental Journal Volume 36 - March 2013 pages 5-13

Pain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, NigeriaPain and discomfort associated with orthodontic separator placement in patients attending the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria est évalué 1 étoiles par les abonnés Tropical Dental Journal Online

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Authors : I.L. Utomi, O.O. Odukoya - Nigeria


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Objectif : Déterminer la perception de douleur et d'inconfort durant la pose de séparateur orthodontique chez des patients fréquentant le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lagos, au Nigéria.
Méthode : Soixante-quatre patients devant suivre un traitement orthodontique multi-attaches ont répondu à un questionnaire avant l'insertion de séparateurs et après la pose à 4 heures, 24 heures et 7 jours. Les niveaux de douleur et d'inconfort durant ces laps de temps ont été évalués grâce une échelle analogique visuelle.
Résultats : Il y avait une augmentation significative du niveau de douleur/inconfort 4 heures et 24 heures après la pose des séparateurs pour toutes les activités. Le niveau de douleur/d'inconfort a culminé à 4 heures, mais n'est pas revenu au niveau de référence après 7 jours. Les patients de plus de 16 ans ont signalé de façon significative plus de douleur/d'inconfort au fil du temps que ceux âgés de 16 ans ou moins. Aucune différence significative dans la douleur/l'inconfort n'a été trouvée entre les sexes.
Conclusion : Les patients ont ressenti de la douleur/inconfort après la pose de séparateurs orthodontiques. Un prétraitement est recommandé fait de conseils et de médicaments analgésiques.

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

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 recommended.

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