PAIN PERCEPTION

This study looked at whether music can help children aged 6-9 feel less anxious and experience less pain during a routine dental procedure (applying sealants). Each child had three treatments: one with no music, one with classical music chosen by the dentist, and one with their o…

This study tested whether injecting vitamins C or E into the gums could help teeth move faster during braces treatment. 51 patients received either vitamin C, vitamin E, or a placebo injection every two weeks to a month for six months. Researchers measured tooth movement, pain, a…

This study tested two ways to reduce pain from dental numbing shots in children. 28 kids aged 6 to 12 received a cold technique on one side of the mouth and a numbing gel on the other side during different visits. Researchers measured pain, heart rate, and oxygen levels to see wh…

This study looked at whether two common pain tests (temporal summation and offset analgesia) give consistent results when used multiple times in healthy adults. 16 volunteers had capsaicin cream applied to their skin to create temporary sensitivity, then the tests were repeated. …

This study compared two types of archwires used in braces: conventional nickel-titanium and copper-nickel-titanium. The goal was to see which wire straightens teeth more efficiently and causes less pain, measured using a pain scale and a biomarker called prostaglandin E2. Thirty …