A significant difference was observed in overall VAS scores between EG and IG in intensity of pain, number of days that pain lasted, and discomfort level.
For EIG, significantly higher scores were observed in the edgewise appliance compared to Invisalign in all three variables (intensity of pain, number of days, and discomfort level) (Figure 8). Figure 8 Overall VAS scores in IEG.
There was no significant difference between the groups during week 20 in level of pain intensity or episodes of pain, number or urgency of bowel motions, vomiting, nausea bloating, headaches, lethargy or well-being.
Additionally, the character of pain, number of pain locations and distribution of symptoms will be evaluated with a body diagram.
bAdjusted for BMI, smoking habits, neck pain, number of distressing somatic symptoms and diabetes at baseline.
The criterion variables included pain, number of symptoms, FM impact, general health, vitality, anxiety, depression and physical and social functioning.
The patients were examined in terms of widespread chronic pain, number of tender points (TP), functional capacity, and depression level.
‡Adjusted for age, gender, race, body mass index, hip pain, number of comorbidities and occupational and physical activity score (PAS).
For AS, 28 parameters were nominated, amongst them duration of inflammatory back pain, number of days with inflammatory back pain, enthesitis, social situation and peripheral arthritis.
A decrease in clinical symptoms and signs (i.e., pain; number of muscles with tenderness upon palpation; maximum unassisted jaw opening) could not be observed [ 22].
