The effect of physical interventions on pain control after orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pain is a frequent adverse reaction during orthodontic treatment, which can significantly reduce treatment compliance and compromise the expected treatment effect. Physical interventions have been used to alleviate pain after orthodontic treatment, but their effectiveness is controversial. This study used a network meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of various physical interventions typically used in managing pain after orthodontic treatment, with a view to provide evidence-based recommendations for representative interventions for orthodontic pain relief during peak pain intensity.

Methods

A systematic search of six electronic databases, from their respective inception dates, was conducted to identify relevant literature on the efficacy of various typical physic

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10883545 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature