Abstract
AIM : To assess the level of pain control achieved using transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation device (TENS) during orthodontic elastomeric separator placement. Methods : Ninety subjects were randomly assigned to three groups, the first group received low-frequency TENS and placebo, the second group received high-frequency TENS and placebo, the third group received high- and low-frequency TENS respectively. In each group, elastomeric separators were placed mesial and distal to the maxillary first molar in both the quadrants. A scientific medical system TENS was used to deliver the electric current. A visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the pain. Result : There was a statistically significant difference correlation between TENS group and control group. No statistically significant results between high and low frequency TENS group. Conclusion: The present study suggests that orthodontic separator pain can be effectively reduced by TENS, either at high frequency or at low frequency.
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