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Priyanka P1, Shobana Krishnakumar1, Mitthra Suresh1
1Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chengalpattu, IND.
Cureus
|January 17, 2025
Summary
Traditional Chinese acupuncture effectively manages dental pain by stimulating natural painkillers and altering pain signal perception. It offers an alternative to analgesics, reducing anxiety and side effects associated with dental procedures.
Area of Science:
- Integrative Medicine
- Dental Science
- Pain Management
Background:
- Traditional Chinese acupuncture is a well-established complementary healthcare modality.
- Acupuncture influences the nervous system by releasing endorphins and serotonin, modulating pain perception.
- Dental pain, including that from endodontic conditions and dentin hypersensitivity, is a common reason for seeking urgent care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of acupuncture in managing dental pain for dental professionals.
- To explore the efficacy of acupuncture as an alternative to conventional pain management in dentistry.
- To inform dental practitioners about the benefits of acupuncture for endodontic procedures and general dental pain.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on acupuncture's physiological effects and clinical applications in dentistry.
- Analysis of acupuncture's role in pain signal processing and the release of endogenous analgesics.
- Examination of studies demonstrating acupuncture's effectiveness in treating various dental pain conditions.
Main Results:
- Acupuncture stimulates the release of natural painkillers (endorphins, serotonin) and alters pain signal processing.
- Studies show acupuncture is effective in managing pain associated with endodontic treatments and dentin hypersensitivity.
- Acupuncture can reduce anxiety associated with dental procedures and decrease the reliance on analgesics.
Conclusions:
- Dental professionals should consider acupuncture as a viable therapeutic option for managing dental pain.
- Acupuncture offers a safe and effective alternative or adjunct to pharmaceutical pain management in endodontics and general dentistry.
- Integrating acupuncture can improve patient outcomes by reducing pain, anxiety, and analgesic side effects.
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