ReviewJournal of traditional and complementary medicine2014
Acupuncture ( zhēn jiǔ) - an emerging adjunct in routine oral care.
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- Laser acupuncture in the treatment of neuropathies in dentistry: a systematic review.Lasers in medical science · 2023Pooled it
- Reducing children's anxiety and pain in dental environment using an eye massage device combined with natural sounds-a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Artificial Saliva for Therapeutic Management of Xerostomia: A Narrative Review.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2021Review
- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Hypnosis, Acupressure and Audiovisual Aids in Reducing the Anxiety of Children during Administration of Local Anesthesia.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2021Article
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- Treating the patient not the symptoms: Acupuncture to improve overall health - Evidence, acceptance and strategies.Integrative medicine research · 2019Review
- Influence of Electroacupuncture and Laser-Acupuncture on Treating Paresthesia in Patients Submitted to Combined Orthognathic Surgery and Genioplasty.Medical acupuncture · 2017Article
- Neurobiological Mechanism of Acupuncture for Relieving Visceral Pain of Gastrointestinal Origin.Gastroenterology research and practice · 2017Review
- Knowledge regarding prescription of drugs among dental students: A descriptive study.Journal of basic and clinical pharmacy · 2015Article
- Dental caries and their treatment needs in 3-5 year old preschool children in a rural district of India.North American journal of medical sciences · 2015Article
- Assessment of Effectiveness of Barleria prionitis on Oral Health.Pharmacognosy researchArticle
- Comparative evaluation of honey, chlorhexidine gluconate (0.2%) and combination of xylitol and chlorhexidine mouthwash (0.2%) on the clinical level of dental plaque: A 30 days randomized control trial.Perspectives in clinical researchArticle
- Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder and alternative medicine therapies among dentists of North India: A descriptive study.Pharmacognosy researchArticle
- Are herbal mouthwash efficacious over chlorhexidine on the dental plaque?Pharmacognosy researchArticle
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Abstract
Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) ('acus' (needle) + 'punctura' (to puncture)) is the stimulation of specific points along the skin of the body involving various methods such as penetration by thin needles or the application of heat, pressure, or laser light. Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) aims to treat a range of medical and dental ailments, though is most commonly used for pain relief. This article reviews about the various possible roles of acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) in clinical dental practice. Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) has potential in supplementing conventional treatment procedures by its diverse applicability outreach. Role of acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) in dental practice has been well supported by clinical trials. Its role in alleviating facial pain, pre-operative and post-operative dental pain has led to its widespread application. Its role as sole analgesic for treatment procedure has to be tested. It's It is a thought that acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) may prove an indispensible supplement to conventional treatment modalities and more of clinical trials and studies are required to prove the efficacy. Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) is not a miracle cure and is not going to replace the drill. However, the technique can be a supplement to conventional treatments in TMDs, facial pain, pain management Sjoegrens syndrome, and in phobias and anxiety. The application and use of Acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ) comes with some side effects. Proper training needs to be obtained before commencement of any procedure related to acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ). Various training programs are offered to train clinical practitioners the apt method to use acupuncture ( Zhēn Jiǔ).
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