NSAID (systemic) vs paracetamol
Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · People undergoing orthodontic treatment (any age; 9 to 34 years in included studies)
NSAID (systemic) showed no clear difference in pain intensity (VAS 0-100 mm) compared with paracetamol (low certainty).
3 findings from 1 review
- Pharmacological interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes6 hoursMD -5.17 [-11.71, 1.37]7 studies · 664 participantsLow
- Pharmacological interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes24 hoursMD -0.51 [-8.93, 7.92]9 studies · 734 participantsLow
- Pharmacological interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes2 hoursMD -2.92 [-8.48, 2.65]7 studies · 664 participantsLow