title: Acupuncture and acupressure techniques for reducing orthodontic post-adjustment pain.
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).
authors.affiliation: amornpong@vachiramon.com <amornpong@vachiramon.com>
authors.forename: Amornpong
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vachiramon
authors.forename: Wendy C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D019050:Acupressure; D015667:Acupuncture Analgesia; D015669:Acupuncture Points; D000328:Adult; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008663:Metacarpus; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000009:adverse effects*