Patients will be examined in the Orthodontic Department of the University of Damascus Dental School. Patients who will be treated in conjunction with the PAOO procedure and subjects who will meet the inclusion criteria will be included then the initial diagnostic records (diagnostic gypsum models, internal and external oral photographs, as well as radiographic images) will be studied to ensure that the selection criteria will be accurately matched. This study aims to assess patients' acceptance of the PAOO procedure as well as the levels of pain and discomfort associated with this treatment.
Age range
18 Years – 28 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in perception of pain
Timeframe: (1) one day following the beginning of the treatment, (2) after a week of the beginning of treatment, (3) after 2 weeks, (4) after 4 weeks
Change in perception of discomfort
Timeframe: (1) one day following the beginning of the treatment, (2) after a week of the beginning of treatment, (3) after 2 weeks, (4) after 4 weeks
Change in the feeling of swelling
Timeframe: (1) one day following the beginning of the treatment, (2) after a week of the beginning of treatment, (3) after 2 weeks, (4) after 4 weeks
Change in the difficulty of mastication
Timeframe: (1) one day following the beginning of the treatment, (2) after a week of the beginning of treatment, (3) after 2 weeks, (4) after 4 weeks
Change in difficulty swallowing
Timeframe: (1) one day following the beginning of the treatment, (2) after a week of the beginning of treatment, (3) after 2 weeks, (4) after 4 weeks]
Change in the limits of opening the mouth
Timeframe: (1) one day following the beginning of the treatment, (2) after a week of the beginning of treatment, (3) after 2 weeks, (4) after 4 weeks
Change in the level of satisfaction with accelerated treatment
Timeframe: (1) after 4 weeks following the beginning of the treatment
Recommendation for the procedure
Timeframe: (1) after 4 weeks following the beginning of the treatment
Taking any type of pain killers
Timeframe: (1) after 4 weeks following the beginning of the treatment