Recent advances in the management of orthodontic pain

Abstract

Orthodontic pain is the most frequent complaint of the patients undergoing orthodontic therapy and directly influences their compliance during the treatment. The lengthy duration of treatment along with frequent pain due to the orthodontic appliances often leads to patient burn out and has been associated with discontinuation of orthodontic treatment. It is imperative for the clinicians to identify and manage the pain experienced by their patients. Various modalities for the management of orthodontic pain have been proposed over the years. The present article focuses on the common factors that lead to pain in an orthodontic patient and the various methods to relieve orthodontic pain. to be less continuous as compared to conventional bracket