Knowledge, Attitude, Pain Perception, and Dietary Patterns among Orthodontic Patients Treated with Conventional and Self-ligating Brackets: A Questionnaire-based Study
Rashi Tated, Javed Sodawala, Piyush Khandelwal, Tanusha Mahobia, Sonam Parakh & Jyoti Panjwani · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2026
Background: Orthodontic pain is a common adverse effect that can influence treatment acceptance, oral hygiene, and dietary habits. Self-ligating brackets have been proposed to reduce discomfort compared with conventional brackets, potentially improving patient compliance and over...