Perception of Pain in Orthodontic Patients

Pain during orthodontic treatment is the one of the most cited negative effect from orthodontic force application. This is a major concern for both patients as well as clinicians. Pain is a subjective response, which shows large individual variations. It is dependent on factors such as age, gender, individual pain threshold, magnitude of force applied, emotional status etc. , This pain can negatively affect the quality of life and cause patients to discontinue treatment.