Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This 2017 case series study investigated the effectiveness of auriculotherapy and systemic acupuncture. Five children with bruxism received four weekly auriculotherapy sessions, while their five guardians received four weekly systemic acupuncture sessions for anxiety. Bruxim behavior and anxiety were assessed weekly using the Verbal Numerical Scale (VNS). The children's mean VNS for bruxism decreased from 5.6 to 1.6. Concurrently, the guardians' mean VNS for anxiety dropped from 7.4 to 3.4. These results suggest that auriculotherapy shows potential in reducing bruxism, and systemic acupuncture is effective in decreasing parental anxiety. The findings highlight the benefit of these complementary therapies, though further studies are required.
Authors: Angela Maria Aly Cecílio, Talita Bonato de Almeida, Letícia Dussarrat Brito Oliveira, Vera Lucia Rasera Zotelli, Maria Lucia Bressiani Gil, João Alves Gonçalves Neto, Maria da Luz Rosario de Sousa
Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,226
OpenAlex ID: W4417245502