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[Effects of tooth extraction under acupuncture anesthesia]
Jiang Pan1,2, Bilian Lin3, Ming Chen4
1Hunan University of CM, Changsha 410007, China.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 13, 2017
Summary
Acupuncture anesthesia provides effective pain relief for tooth extraction, comparable to traditional drug anesthesia. This method results in less bleeding and fewer adverse reactions, making it a viable alternative.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Dental Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
Background:
- Conventional local anesthesia for tooth extraction can cause adverse reactions.
- Exploring alternative anesthesia methods is crucial for patient comfort and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy and safety of acupuncture anesthesia versus drug local block anesthesia for tooth extraction.
Main Methods:
- Sixty patients were randomized into acupuncture and drug anesthesia groups.
- Acupuncture involved specific acupoints (LI 4, ST 44, ST 7, ST 6) with needle retention post-extraction.
- Drug anesthesia utilized compound articaine hydrochloride injection.
Main Results:
- Acupuncture anesthesia demonstrated comparable anesthesia and analgesia effectiveness to drug anesthesia (P>0.05).
- Significantly lower bleeding amounts and adverse reaction rates were observed in the acupuncture group (P<0.01, P<0.05).
- Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration) remained stable and comparable between groups.
Conclusions:
- Acupuncture anesthesia is as effective as drug anesthesia for tooth extraction.
- It offers complete analgesia with stable vital signs and reduced adverse effects.
- Acupuncture anesthesia is a promising and recommendable alternative for dental procedures.
