Laser acupuncture and intravascular laser irradiation of blood for management of pediatric dental anxiety

Rangel, Celia R G; Pinheiro, Sérgio Luiz

doi:10.2334/josnusd.21-0025

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“…HR was similar between the groups during treatment, although a gradual decrease was found at the end of the procedure in group B, but not in group A. This finding agrees with other studies in children, in which HR decreased significantly after the procedure in the group that received acupressure or acupuncture at documented points [12,13]. The gradual reduction in anxiety due to the use of acupuncture contributed positively to future dental appointments for these children [12].…”

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“…Indeed, anxiety triggers physical reactions that alter electrical and neurochemical conduction in the autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system, thereby promoting changes at cardiac receptors and increasing HR [22]. Acupressure at documented points, as performed in the present study, promotes dominance of the parasympathetic nervous system over sympathetic stimulation, causing relaxation, reduced HR, and an anxiolytic effect [13].…”

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confidence: 56%

“…In a previous search performed in the MEDLINE database via PubMed (www.pubmed.gov), only two were identified [12,13]. In one of these studies, reduced dental anxiety in children with the use of acupressure was evaluated [12].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The group who received acupressure had lower levels of anxiety and better behavior during dental treatment [12]. In another study, laser acupuncture effectively reduced dental anxiety in children aged 5-10 years [13]. Therefore, acupressure can be a useful tool to assist with dental procedures in anxious children.…”

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Effect of Acupressure on Dental Anxiety in Children: a Pilot Study for a Randomized Clinical Trial

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Pinto

et al. 2022

J Acupunct Meridian Stud

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Background: Anxiety is an important problem in children in dental clinics. Acupressure may be a useful tool to assist in dental procedures in anxious children. Objectives: This pilot study was performed to examine the effects of acupressure on dental anxiety in children undergoing restorative procedures. Methods: Fourteen children aged 7-10 years and with at least one primary molar with caries on the dentine were included in the study. The participants also needed to score at least one point on the modified Venham Picture Test (VPTm) for the determination of anxiety. The children were randomly allocated to two groups: group A -non-documented points for the reduction of anxiety and induction of relaxation; group B -documented points (EX-HN3, Shen Men of auricular acupuncture). The anxiety scale was administered on three occasions: prior to the application of acupressure; immediately after sitting in the dental chair to undergo restorative treatment; and after removal of acupressure at the end of the restorative procedure. Heart rate (HR) was measured when each child sat in the dental chair, after the removal of carious tissue, and after the removal of acupressure. Results: After the procedure, HR (as an indicator of anxiety) was statistically significantly lower in group B than group A (p = 0.02). However, there was no significant difference between the groups regarding anxiety before and during the restorative procedure (VPTm and HR: p > 0.05). Conclusion:The children who received acupressure on documented points for the reduction of anxiety had a significantly lower HR after the restorative procedure. No significant between-group difference was found regarding anxiety measured using a psychometric evaluation (VPTm).

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confidence: 56%

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Effect of Acupressure on Dental Anxiety in Children: a Pilot Study for a Randomized Clinical Trial

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Pinto

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“…The laser to be used is infrared-red, with power of 100 mW ± 20%, wavelength 808 nm ± 10 nm, continuous application. [13] These parameters were taken as a reference since they were presented in a previous article, in which it was considered safe and did not cause discomfort to the patients. The technique is not invasive, the point of irradiation is by continuous and direct transcutaneous application to the radial artery by means of a bracelet that inserts the laser beam.…”

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Vascular photobiomodulation in the treatment of children with temporomandibular disorders: Study protocol for a randomized, controlled, blind, clinical trial

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Background: This study aims to verify if the use of intravascular laser irradiation of blood (ILIB) influences the reduction of pain and increases the range of motion in opening and closing of the mouth in children and adolescents with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Methods: This will be a blind, randomized, and controlled clinical trial, which will be carried out on children between 6 and 12 years of age who enter the Catholic University of Uruguay, Faculty of Health Sciences, Postgraduate School, for treatment. To be included, children must present temporomandibular disorders, based on the diagnostic criteria will be the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). Forty-five participants will be randomized to three groups: Group 1—ILIB with 2 sessions of 20 minutes for 12 weeks (n = 15); Group 2—Placebo laser application with 2 sessions of 20 minutes for 12 weeks (n = 15); Group 3—Control with no treatment (n = 15). Irradiation will be performed by continuous and direct transcutaneous application to the radial artery, by means of a bracelet that inserts the laser beam. The laser to be used is infrared, power 100 mW ± 20%, wavelength 808 nm ± 10 nm, continuous application. RDC/TMD and pain evaluated through a visual analog scale will be the outcome measures. Discussion: Due to the low level of evidence, new studies are needed on the effect of ILIB in children with TMD.

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2021 August Summary of Photobiomodulation Literature

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2021

Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery

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Laser acupuncture and intravascular laser irradiation of blood for management of pediatric dental anxiety

Cited by 11 publications

References 10 publications

Effect of Acupressure on Dental Anxiety in Children: a Pilot Study for a Randomized Clinical Trial

Effect of Acupressure on Dental Anxiety in Children: a Pilot Study for a Randomized Clinical Trial

Vascular photobiomodulation in the treatment of children with temporomandibular disorders: Study protocol for a randomized, controlled, blind, clinical trial

2021 August Summary of Photobiomodulation Literature

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