Question · asked by 1 review
Topical NSAID (ketoprofen chewing gum) vs Local anaesthetic (benzocaine chewing gum): Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale)
- Population
- People undergoing orthodontic treatment (any age; 9 to 34 years in included studies)
- Intervention
- Topical NSAID (ketoprofen chewing gum)
- Comparison
- Local anaesthetic (benzocaine chewing gum)
- Outcome
- Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale)
It is very uncertain whether topical NSAID (ketoprofen chewing gum) changes pain intensity (VAS 0-100 mm) compared with local anaesthetic (benzocaine chewing gum) (very low certainty).
What each review found
Current versions only| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Topical NSAID (ketoprofen chewing gum) vs Local anaesthetic (benzocaine chewing gum) Pain intensity (VAS 0-100 mm) · People undergoing orthodontic treatment (any age; 9 to 34 years in included studies) · 2 hours It is very uncertain whether topical NSAID (ketoprofen chewing gum) changes pain intensity (VAS 0-100 mm) compared with local anaesthetic (benzocaine chewing gum) (very low certainty). Pharmacological interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment (2017) · Cochrane All outcomes | MD 13 [-3.45, 29.45] | 1 study · 48 participants | Very low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacological interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2017-06-19 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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