title: An evaluation of preemptive valdecoxib therapy on discomfort caused by initial archwire placement in adult orthodontic patients.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D051546:Cyclooxygenase 2; D052246:Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007555:Isoxazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008565:Membrane Proteins; D008875:Middle Aged; D009969:Orthodontic Wires / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011451:Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases / Q000378:metabolism; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000096926:Benzenesulfonamides
chemical_list: D051546:Cyclooxygenase 2; D052246:Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors; D007555:Isoxazoles; D008565:Membrane Proteins; D011451:Prostaglandin-Endoperoxide Synthases; D013449:Sulfonamides; C406224:valdecoxib; D000096926:Benzenesulfonamides; C496540:PTGS2 protein, human