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 called fissure sealant application. 90 children each received three treatments: one in silence, one with classical music chosen by the dentis…

This study tested whether injecting vitamins C or E into the gums could help teeth move faster and reduce pain during braces treatment. 51 people with crowded teeth received either a vitamin shot or a placebo every two weeks for six months. Researchers measured tooth movement, ro…

This study tested two ways to make dental numbing shots less painful for children: a cold technique (cryoanesthesia) and a numbing gel (benzocaine). Twenty-eight kids aged 6 to 12 received both methods on different sides of their mouth. Researchers measured pain, heart rate, and …

This study looked at two different types of archwires used in braces to see which one straightens teeth faster and causes less pain. Thirty people aged 18-25 with mild crowding in their lower front teeth took part. Researchers measured tooth movement with 3D scans and checked pai…