Dry Needling and Its Application in Dentistry: A Review

Dry needling is a technique increasingly being used across various medical and therapeutic fields, including dentistry. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points in muscles or tissues to alleviate pain and promote healing. This paper explores the application of dry needling with...

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Main Authors: Puja Saha, Susmita Choudhary, Samrangi Kar, Vishnuja V. R. Nair, Yajas Kumar, Anjali Sen, Pratik Surana
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_799_24
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description Dry needling is a technique increasingly being used across various medical and therapeutic fields, including dentistry. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points in muscles or tissues to alleviate pain and promote healing. This paper explores the application of dry needling within the field of dentistry, outlining its efficacy in treating conditions such as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), myofascial pain, and other musculoskeletal issues related to oral health. By examining clinical evidence and studies, this research aims to highlight the potential benefits and considerations of incorporating dry needling into dental practice.
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spelling doaj-art-f8481889268446e5b7437b4e44a7d9fa2025-01-12T14:00:50ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences0976-48790975-74062024-12-0116Suppl 4S3031S303310.4103/jpbs.jpbs_799_24Dry Needling and Its Application in Dentistry: A ReviewPuja SahaSusmita ChoudharySamrangi KarVishnuja V. R. NairYajas KumarAnjali SenPratik SuranaDry needling is a technique increasingly being used across various medical and therapeutic fields, including dentistry. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points in muscles or tissues to alleviate pain and promote healing. This paper explores the application of dry needling within the field of dentistry, outlining its efficacy in treating conditions such as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), myofascial pain, and other musculoskeletal issues related to oral health. By examining clinical evidence and studies, this research aims to highlight the potential benefits and considerations of incorporating dry needling into dental practice.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_799_24dentistrydry needlingpain
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title Dry Needling and Its Application in Dentistry: A Review
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title_short Dry Needling and Its Application in Dentistry: A Review
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