A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effectiveness of Acupressure in Relieving Orthodontic Pain

"This intervention involves the administration of acetaminophen 500mg tablets, taken up to three times within the first 24 hours following archwire insertion to manage pain associated with orthodontic treatment. Acetaminophen is a centrally acting analgesic that reduces pain without significantly affecting tooth movement, making it a preferred choice for pain relief in orthodontic patients. Participants will be instructed to record their pain levels using a visual analog scale (VAS) over a five-day period post-bonding to assess the effectiveness of this treatment."

This intervention involves the application of acupressure to two specific acupressure points: Jaw Chariot (St 6) and Facial Beauty (St 36). Participants will be trained to apply firm pressure to these points up to five times within the first 24 hours after archwire insertion to alleviate orthodontic pain. Acupressure is a non-invasive therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine that aims to stimulate the body's natural healing processes and promote pain relief by balancing energy flow. Participants will be instructed to record their pain levels using a visual analog scale (VAS) over the first five days post-bonding to assess its effectiveness.