This study aims to evaluate how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect pain after dental treatments. Specifically, it investigates two types of pain: Postoperative sensitivity (pain felt after the filling procedure), and Rebound pain (pain that begins after the numbness from anesthesia wears off). The study was conducted with 35 women who received two dental fillings at different times in their cycle: once during the menstrual phase and once during the ovulatory phase. A local anesthetic (inferior alveolar nerve block) was used before treatment, and pain was measured using a 0-10 visual scale at several time points after the procedure. The goal of the study is to understand whether hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can affect pain levels after dental work. This information could help dentists improve pain management strategies for women and personalize treatment timing.
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Postoperative Sensitivity (POS) Score Measured Using Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 after restoration