ArticleJournal of Taibah University Medical Sciences2026
Acupressure versus paracetamol for short-term orthodontic pain: A randomized clinical trial.
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Background: Orthodontic pain results from local inflammation and is usually treated with analgesics; however, the effectiveness of acupressure as a nonpharmacological alternative remains uncertain. Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of acupressure and paracetamol at relieving pain perception in patients undergoing orthodontic tooth movement. Methods: Patients aged 12 years or older undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment were randomly assigned to two parallel groups (paracetamol or acupressure) using simple non-stratified randomization with an allocation ratio of 1:1. Pain intensity was assessed twice daily using a visual analog scale ranging from 0 to 10 for five days following bonding. Pain scores were compared between groups using the Mann-Whitney U test, and differences in analgesic usage were assessed with the Chi-square test ( Results: In total, 61 participants were analyzed. Overall pain perception did not differ significantly between groups ( Conclusions: Acupressure appeared to reduce reliance on medication during the peak initial orthodontic pain period, suggesting its potential use as a conservative alternative for short-term pain management.
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