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Study aim
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Effect of preemptive ibuprofen analgesic compared to placebo on pain perception associated with the placement of temporary anchorage devices (TADs),
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Design
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A multicenter, randomized controlled trial, double-masked trial, parallel group.
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Settings and conduct
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A multicenter, randomized, double-masked trial, The Research will consist of 2 groups of 25 participants each, the medication (Ibuprofen and placebo) will be given to both groups thirty minutes before the TAD placement, 400 mg Ibuprofen (Advil، Pfizer Inc.) for the first group and placebo for the second group. Patients will be asked to fill the questionnaire form (translated SF-MPQ) and Discomfort and severity of pain will be recorded at the following times: immediately after TAD placement (T1), 1 hour after TAD placement (T2), 12 hours after TAD placement (T3), 24 hour after TAD placement (T4).
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria:
1- Patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances
2- Patients that only need one TAD in the posterior part of the maxilla
3- Patients with minimum age of 13 years old
4- Patients that will agree to participate in the clinical trial
Exclusion criteria:
1- Patients with poor oral hygiene or severe gingivitis
2- Patients with systemic diseases
3- Patients who currently are using other pain killer medications
4- Patients who are allergic to any of TAD, Ibuprofen, or Placebo medication
5- Patients who can not swallow
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Intervention groups
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A multicenter, randomized, double-masked trial, The Research will consist of 2 groups of 25 participants each, the medication (Ibuprofen and placebo) will be given to both groups thirty minutes before the TAD placement, 400 mg Ibuprofen (Advil، Pfizer Inc.) for the first group and placebo for the second group.
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Main outcome variables
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Determining severity and type of pain