Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy are both effective treatments for orthodontic pain management.

The effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) in reducing pain during the early stage of orthodontic therapy was examined in a single-blind, prospective, randomized control study.

A total of forty-eight patients were incorporated. Two randomizations were conducted: one to choose the type of intervention and the other to choose the experimental and control sides. TENS was performed by the clinician on the dental chair for subjects in the TENS group following the first implantation of 0.014 Niti arch wire, and two nights of PEMF were recommended for patients in the PEMF group. At 0, 2, 6, 24 and 48 hours, the numerical rating scale (NRS) was used to calculate pain scores.

The PEMF experimental group had the most pain at 6 hours, whereas the TENS group experienced the most pain after 2 hours. At every time point, TENS and PEMF pain scores were statistically comparable.

TENS and PEMF are both effective and viable choices for controlling orthodontic pain with minimum side effects.