Acupuncture for Orthodontic
post-adjustment Pain
This study aimed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of
systemic acupuncture therapy on the pain caused after orthodontic adjustments. An
initial sample of 30 orthodontic patients with fixed appliances monthly adjusted
was selected; however, only 11 participants completed the study. For this
reason, final sample comprised these patients' data only. Initially, average
pain levels were assessed at different periods by means of an analogue visual
scale (VAS) for three months without acupuncture. In the following three
months, the volunteers were submitted to systemic acupuncture sessions on
Hegu (LI4) and Jiache (St6) points, before orthodontic adjustments were
carried out. Results revealed statistically significant reduction in pain level
indexes both for men (P = 0.030) and women (P = 0.028) when acupuncture therapy
was performed prior to orthodontic adjustment. Patients did not present any
side effects. Acupuncture is a safe and effective method in reducing
orthodontic post-adjustment pain.
Boleta-Ceranto DC, Souza RS, Silverio-Lopes S, Moura NC. Orthodontic post-adjustment pain control with acupuncture. Dental Press J
Orthod. 2014 Jul-Aug;19(4):100-6.
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