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. 2005 Feb 15;6(1):163-7.

Acupuncture and acupressure techniques for reducing orthodontic post-adjustment pain

Amornpong Vachiramon  1 , Wendy C Wang
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  • PMID: 15719087

Acupuncture and acupressure techniques for reducing orthodontic post-adjustment pain

Amornpong Vachiramon et al. J Contemp Dent Pract. .

Abstract

Orthodontic post-adjustment pain is one of the most common complaints of adult patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. This article aims to introduce the combination of acupuncture and acupressure techniques for reducing orthodontic post-adjustment pain using a single acupuncture point, Hegu (LI-4).

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