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Difference in Pain Perception Between Banded and Bonded Hyrax during Rapid Palatal Expansion

1Department of Orthodontics, Qassim Regional Dental Center, Qassim, Saudi Arabia


International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2021, Vol. 9 No. 2, 34-36
DOI: 10.12691/ijdsr-9-2-3
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Anas Alammar. Difference in Pain Perception Between Banded and Bonded Hyrax during Rapid Palatal Expansion. International Journal of Dental Sciences and Research. 2021; 9(2):34-36. doi: 10.12691/ijdsr-9-2-3.

Correspondence to: Anas  Alammar, Department of Orthodontics, Qassim Regional Dental Center, Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Email: anas1yousef@gmail.com

Abstract

Objective: The aim of the study was to compare pain experience during rapid palatal expansion using two different types of palatal expanders (banded and bonded hyrax). Material and methods: A total of 37 patient (22 girls and 15 boys) with age range 6-13 year for boys and 7-13 years for girls. Banded and bonded hyrax were compared for pain perception during a three-day follow up. Results: No statistically significant difference was found when comparing the two different expanders. Overall, the pain was mild to moderate. Conclusion: We found no difference in pain perception when comparing banded and bonded Hyrax expanders.

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