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Vibratory stimulation (vibratory adjuncts) vs No vibration or placebo vibration

Adverse effects of pain treatment · Adolescents and adults undergoing orthodontic treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
Adverse effects: Not measured.
Studies not reported
No studies found

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 outcomes
7 days
MD 1.28 [-3.16, 5.71]
3 studies · 154 participants
GRADE not reported
Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
6 hours
MD -0.52 [-9.41, 8.36]
2 studies · 115 participants
GRADE not reported
Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
Months 1 to 4 · Longer-term follow-up
Lobre 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 studies
GRADE not reported

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Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
3 days
MD 0.82 [-5.12, 8.76]
3 studies · 154 participants
GRADE not reported
Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
24 hours
MD 1.32 [-11.79, 14.43]
3 studies · 154 participants
Very low

Vibratory stimulation (vibratory adjuncts) vs No vibration or placebo vibration

Dose/intensity and frequency of pain relief needed (analgesic/rescue medication use) · Adolescents and adults undergoing orthodontic treatment

Vibratory stimulation (vibratory adjuncts) led to lower dose/intensity and frequency of pain relief needed (analgesic/rescue… compared with no vibration or placebo vibration; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Non‐pharmacological interventions for alleviating pain during orthodontic treatment 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
24 hours
RR 0.63 [0.44, 0.92]
2 studies
GRADE not reported