Pain measurement tools
swelling, pain
Each patient was assigned a form (consisting of two parts) to complete. The first part consisted of a visual analog scale (VAS) form to record pain intensity from 0 to 10 before and immediately after treatment and 3, 24, 48, 72 h, and 7 days after treatment. The second part of the form was used to record the frequency of analgesics used and their effect on pain sensation. In the second section, the following criteria were used:Score 0: no painScore 1: mild pain that did not require analgesiaScore 2: moderate pain that was controlled with painkillers and did not interfere with sleep or daily activitiesScore 3: unbearable pain that was not controlled by analgesia and interfered with daily activities or required incision and drainage.Patients were asked to contact the clinic if they had severe pain or any questions about treatment.If the patient developed severe pain or swelling in the area, in an emergency session, examination and treatment with antibiotics, stronger painkillers, or incision and drainage were considered for complete recovery under the researcher's supervision. All the treatment steps were performed by A.S.M.