title: Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) in dentistry- A review.
abstract: Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-pharmacological method which is widely used by medical and paramedical professionals for the management of acute and chronic pain in a variety of conditions. Similarly, it can be utilized for the management of pain during various dental procedures as well as pain due to various conditions affecting maxillofacial region. This review aims to provide an insight into clinical research evidence available for the analgesic and non analgesic uses of TENS in pediatric as well as adult patients related to the field of dentistry. Also, an attempt is made to briefly discuss history of therapeutic electricity, mechanism of action of TENS, components of TENs equipment, types, techniques of administration, advantages and contradictions of TENS. With this we hope to raise awareness among dental fraternity regarding its dental applications thereby increasing its use in dentistry. Key words:Dentistry, pain, TENS.
authors: MDS, Reader. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rural Dental College, Loni.
authors: Vikrant
authors: V
authors: Kasat
authors: BDS, Private Practioner. Delhi.
authors: Aditi
authors: A
authors: Gupta
authors: MDS, Sr. Lecturer. Department of Prosthodontics, Rural Dental College, Loni.
authors: Ruchi
authors: R
authors: Ladda
authors: MDS, Reader. Department of Pedodontics, Rural Dental College, Loni.
authors: Mitesh
authors: M
authors: Kathariya
authors: MDS, Reader. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, Loni.
authors: Harish
authors: H
authors: Saluja
authors: MDS, Sr. Lecturer. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Rural Dental College, Loni.
authors: Anjum-Ara
authors: AA
authors: Farooqui