Electroacupuncture for Temporomandibular Disorder–Related Pain: Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Safety—A Narrative Review - Takeaways - DentalSpire

Electroacupuncture for Temporomandibular Disorder–Related Pain: Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Safety—A Narrative Review

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  • Huang, Miao

  • Zhu, Xingzhong

  • Zhang, Ping

  • April 20, 2026

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    Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and daily functioning.

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    Electro-acupuncture (EA) combines conventional acupuncture with electric current for managing TMD-associated pain.

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    Clinical evidence suggests EA effectively alleviates pain, but its superiority over manual acupuncture remains uncertain.

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    EA may improve emotional distress, sleep quality, and functional outcomes, depending on specific protocols and TMD subtypes.

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    EA has a good safety profile, with mostly minor side effects and no serious complications reported.

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Electroacupuncture for Temporomandibular Disorder–Related Pain: Clinical Evidence, Mechanisms, and Safety—A Narrative Review

  • by Huang, Miao , Zhu, Xingzhong , Zhang, Ping

  • April 20, 2026

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