Introduction of acupressure in Cuban stomatology

Authors

  • José Martín Díaz Dirección Nacional de Estomatología.
  • Martha Pérez Viñas Grupo Provincial de Estomatología Tradicional y Natural de Ciudad de La Habana.

Keywords:

acupuncture therapy, methods, alternative therapies, toothache, therapy, trigeminal neuralgia, pericoronitis, stomatitis, aphthous, pain measurement, acupuncture analgesia.

Abstract

The works regarding the investigation, application, and expansion of digital acupuncture with therapeutic purposes in dental services ot the country, are described. The investigation carried out proved the efficiency of this technique in the treatment of the most frequent pains in patients who seek for dental care. The analgesic effect of acupuncture was evidenced in 97,9 % of patients who participated in the study considering the different degree of pain reduction established in the protocol. It is concluded that this is a simple, non-invasive technique requiring no special skills, with low cost and with an immediate analgesic action producing no side effects and providing a therapeutical alternative which use may be extended to the general population.

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Published

1996-05-21

How to Cite

1.
Martín Díaz J, Pérez Viñas M. Introduction of acupressure in Cuban stomatology. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 1996 May 21 [cited 2025 Feb. 7];33(2):66-72. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2794

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 2 (1996): MAY- AUG

Section

Research Article

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