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Photobiomodulation Therapy for Neurosensory Disturbances in Orthognathic Surgery Patients: A Systematic Review.
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January 2025
Department of Dental Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-425 Wroclaw, Poland.
Background: Sensory disturbances and acquired paresthesia constitute a significant proportion of complications following orthognathic surgery. This systematic review examines the application of photobiomodulation (PBM) in managing these complications and its efficacy in promoting sensory recovery.
Methods: In November 2024, a comprehensive digital search was performed across reputable databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, using carefully selected search terms: "orthognathic surgery" AND (physiotherapy OR physical therapy OR laser OR LLLT OR PBM OR light OR LED OR acupuncture) AND (nerve OR neurosensory OR paresthesia).
Electroacupuncture Protocol for Sensory and Motor Function Recovery After Orthognathic Surgery: a Randomized Clinical Trial.
J Acupunct Meridian Stud
October 2024
Postgraduate Program in Morphofunctional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- * The study focuses on how electroacupuncture affects sensitivity and orofacial function in patients undergoing bimaxillary surgery, comparing a physical therapy-only group to a group receiving both physical therapy and electroacupuncture.
- * Researchers will measure various outcomes like sensitivity, edema, and chewing function before and after treatment, with results evaluated at three and six months, aiming to provide strong clinical evidence for electroacupuncture's effectiveness in recovery.
Laser acupuncture in the treatment of neuropathies in dentistry: a systematic review.
Lasers Med Sci
March 2023
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
Laser acupuncture can be used to treat neurosensory alterations and motor disorders caused by dental treatments. This study aimed to review the existing literature on the effects of laser acupuncture on neuropathies in the context of dentistry and to search for treatment modalities in which this technique is used. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Cochrane Collaboration guidelines and the PICOS strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUse of Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation as an Adjuvant Therapy for the Depressive Symptoms of COVID-19: A Literature Review.
Front Psychiatry
December 2021
Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) comprises more than just severe acute respiratory syndrome. It also interacts with the cardiovascular, nervous, renal, and immune systems at multiple levels, increasing morbidity in patients with underlying cardiometabolic conditions and inducing myocardial injury or dysfunction. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), which is derived from auricular acupuncture, has become a popular therapy that is increasingly accessible to the general public in modern China.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn Association Rule Analysis of Combined Acupoints for the Treatment of Patients with Dry Eye Disease.
Complement Med Res
October 2021
Department of Research, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan,
Background: Dry eye disease (DED) has a higher incidence in old age and is seen predominantly in females worldwide. Neurosensory abnormalities, ocular surface inflammation and damage, film instability, and hyperosmolarity are major and proven pathologies responsible for a poor quality of life. Tear breakup time and Schirmer's I test are predominantly used for the evaluation of primary outcomes in patients undergoing conventional treatment.
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