An Evaluation of Pain Induced by Intermaxillary Elastic Use

Aim:Intermaxillary elastics, which are frequently used in fixed orthodontic treatment, cause pain and discomfort and this affects patients' cooperation negatively. The aim of this study is to evaluate pain levels during intermaxillary elastic use for the first time.Subjects and Methods:Sixteen...

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Main Authors: Zeynep Değirmenci, Faik Serhat Özsoy, Ömür Polat Özsoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2010-04-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access: http://www.turkjorthod.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/an-evaluation-of-pain-nduced-by-ntermaxillary-elas/53696