Influence of pain duration and severity on oral health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction during adult treatment with clear aligners.

Waleska CaldasFabiana Aparecida BoninCamila Pereira ViannaRoberto Hideo ShimizuLarissa Carvalho Trojan

Published in: Progress in orthodontics (2024)

Pain severity significantly influenced OHRQoL, in adult patients under treatment with clear aligners. However, high levels of patient satisfaction were reported, regardless of pain duration or severity.

Keyphrases

patient satisfaction
chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord injury
young adults
postoperative pain