Vibratory stimulation (vibratory adjuncts) vs No vibration or placebo vibration
Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · Adolescents and adults undergoing orthodontic treatment
Vibratory stimulation (vibratory adjuncts) showed no clear difference in patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or… compared with no vibration or placebo vibration; GRADE not reported.
5 findings from 1 review
- Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes7 daysMD 1.28 [-3.16, 5.71]3 studies · 154 participantsGRADE not reported
- Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes6 hoursMD -0.52 [-9.41, 8.36]2 studies · 115 participantsGRADE not reported
- Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomesMonths 1 to 4 · Longer-term follow-upLobre 2015 (high risk of bias): mean overall pain intensity 8.49 mm lower on the VAS during the second month (P = 0.04) and 6.26 mm lower during the fourth month (P = 0.03); no evidence of benefit at month one or month…2 studiesGRADE not reported
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- Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes3 daysMD 0.82 [-5.12, 8.76]3 studies · 154 participantsGRADE not reported
- Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes24 hoursMD 1.32 [-11.79, 14.43]3 studies · 154 participantsVery low