The Concept of Pain in Orthodontic Care

Abstract

Pain is a subjective sensation that plays a crucial role in physiological illnesses. Orthodontic tooth movement frequently results in pain, serving as a major obstacle for individuals contemplating orthodontic treatment. Moreover, it is a key determinant leading to the cessation of treatment. This review aims to elucidate the notion of pain associated with orthodontic therapy. Nociception, a complex neurophysiological process, involves four component processes: transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception. During nociception, the central nervous system (cortex cerebri) senses the sensation of pain as powerful peripheral stimuli occur.