Research Progress of Acupuncture-moxibustion in Treating Toothache
10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2015.05.0483
- VernacularTitle:针灸治疗牙痛临床研究进展
- Author:
Li CHEN
;
Ying ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acupuncture-moxibustion;
Toothache;
Acupuncture therapy;
Review
- From:
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion
2015;(5):483-486
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the clinical efficacy and mechanism research progress of acupuncture-moxibustion in treating toothache, for providing better treatment methods and clinical evidence.Method Taking “toothache”, “acupuncture”, “moxibustion”, “acupoint” as the key terms, clinical research literatures about acupuncture-moxibustion in treating toothache during the recent 10 years were retrieved by using computer, and were then arranged and analyzed.Result There is a variety of acupuncture-moxibustion methods in treating toothache, and the methods are effective.Conclusion Acupuncture-moxibustion therapy is effective in treating toothache, and deserves a large-sample multi-centered randomized research.