Effectiveness of different debonding techniques and adjunctive methods on pain and discomfort perception during debonding fixed orthodontic appliances: a systematic review

Conclusions and implicationsThere is weak evidence indicating that using the LODI may reduce PDP of labial fixed appliances. Adjunctive measures such as an intrusive force with finger pressure, bite wafers, and preoperative analgesia may further aid PDP control. Further well-designed parallel-group RCTs taking into consideration the diurnal variation in pain are required.RegistrationPROSPERO (CRD42017084474).FundingNone.Conflict of InterestThe authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
Source: The European Journal of Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research