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Assessing the Impact of Green Tea Extract on Postoperative Pain Control in Children Undergoing Orthodontic
Ayushma Chakravorty1, Lavanya Govindaraju1
1Department of Pedodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Aim And Background:
Tooth extraction is a common pediatric dental procedure, but pain management remains challenging, with pain peaking two hours post-extraction. While analgesics such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used, though effective, they have gastrointestinal side effects. Green tea, with its anti-inflammatory properties, could offer a novel approach for pain relief. This study evaluates the effectiveness of green tea extract in managing postoperative pain following orthodontic premolar extractions in children and adolescents.
Method:
This split-mouth, randomized, double-blind trial involved 44 children aged 12-17 requiring orthodontic extractions. Green tea extract was prepared, and each participant underwent two surgeries, with green tea extract applied to one site and saline as a placebo to the other. Assessment of pain was done using the Visual Analog Scale at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours.
Results:
A study of 44 patients (mean age: 14.82 years) compared pain relief after tooth extraction. Green tea extract significantly reduced pain and analgesic use compared to saline, with lower pain scores at 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours (p = 0.001) and fewer analgesics needed (p = 0.00001).
Conclusion:
Green tea-infused gauze, when applied near the extraction site, is effective in pain management.
Clinical Significance:
The study demonstrates that green tea extract is effective in managing postoperative pain following pediatric dental extractions. Its application significantly reduced pain intensity and the need for analgesics compared to a saline placebo. This suggests green tea extract is a promising, natural alternative for pain relief, offering benefits without the gastrointestinal side effects associated with NSAIDs.
How To Cite This Article:
Chakravorty A, Govindaraju L. Assessing the Impact of Green Tea Extract on Postoperative Pain Control in Children Undergoing Orthodontic Extractions: A Split-mouth, Randomized, Controlled, Double-blinded Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(7):825-830.
