Research Article

Photobiomodulation and Pain Reduction in Patients Requiring Orthodontic Band Application: Randomized Clinical Trial

Table 5

Response frequencies of Q4 for both groups.

GroupNo painCompressive pain from the appliancePain when biting firmly but without eating problemsPain when eatingSpontaneous pain or pain which prevents eatingTotalSignificance

Trial6 (46.2%)5 (38.5%)1 (7.7%)1 (7.7%)0 (0%)13 (100%)
Control1 (7.7%)7 (58.8%)1 (7.7%)3 (23%)1 (7.7%)13 (100%)