Orthodontics · Level 1 — Foundation

Pain after appliance activation

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Patient profile (fictional)

Age

Medical history

Healthy

Dental history

Fixed appliance, activated yesterday

Medications

None

Findings

Diffuse tenderness on several teeth; no mucosal lesion; appliance intact

Procedure / context

Routine activation

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Step 1

Evidence: Moderate

Clinical objective?

Step 2

Evidence: Limited

Dosimetric approach?

Step 3

Evidence: Emerging

The parent asks whether this will shorten treatment. Your answer?

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