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Application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in dentistry
Anesthesia Progress
|May 1, 1986
Summary
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) offers significant benefits for dental pain management, particularly for TMJ syndrome and after tooth extraction. However, TENS is an adjunctive therapy and not a universal solution for all facial pain.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pain Management
- Neurology
Background:
- Dental pain management presents ongoing challenges.
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive modality explored for pain relief.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility and limitations of TENS in various dental procedures.
- To emphasize TENS as an adjunctive treatment for head and facial pain.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical applications of TENS in dentistry.
- Discussion of TENS efficacy in managing pain associated with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) syndrome and tooth extraction.
Main Results:
- TENS demonstrates considerable usefulness in specific dental contexts, including TMJ syndrome and post-extraction pain.
- The application of TENS is not universally practical for all dental pain scenarios.
Conclusions:
- TENS is a valuable adjunctive tool for managing dental pain, especially in the head and face.
- Dentists should recognize TENS as a supplementary treatment, not a primary or last-resort option.