Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic Surgery
The oral functions of patients are markedly diminished immediately after orthognathic surgery, and novel approaches are needed to accelerate their recovery. The aim of this study was to examine the usefulness of weekly applications of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for this purpo...
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| description | The oral functions of patients are markedly diminished immediately after orthognathic surgery, and novel approaches are needed to accelerate their recovery. The aim of this study was to examine the usefulness of weekly applications of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for this purpose, based on the evidence of its effectiveness in other types of patients with muscle alterations. Maximum jaw opening, bite force, pain, and facial inflammation were compared between patients receiving TENS and those receiving sham-TENS for 30 min at baseline and weekly over a four-week period after orthognathic surgery and were also compared between the before and after of each procedure. TENS was applied at 220 Hz, applying the maximum intensity tolerated by each individual patient. The TENS procedure was identical for all patients, but the device was not turned on in the sham-TENS group. Patients were blinded to their group membership. Results were analyzed separately in skeletal class II and III patients. Improvements in jaw opening and inflammation were significantly greater in the TENS than in the sham-TENS group, attributable to the muscle relaxation achieved with the procedure. Research is warranted on the benefits of a more frequent application of TENS. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-272fea70f4374d1e9dda7820756034df2023-11-23T17:13:08ZengMDPI AGJournal of Clinical Medicine2077-03832022-06-011112326810.3390/jcm11123268Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic SurgeryAlberto Cacho0Cristina Tordera1César Colmenero2Section of Orthodontics, Faculty of Odontology, Complutense University, 28040 Madrid, SpainSection of Orthodontics, Faculty of Odontology, Complutense University, 28040 Madrid, SpainMaxillofacial Surgeon, Ruber Hospital, 28040 Madrid, SpainThe oral functions of patients are markedly diminished immediately after orthognathic surgery, and novel approaches are needed to accelerate their recovery. The aim of this study was to examine the usefulness of weekly applications of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for this purpose, based on the evidence of its effectiveness in other types of patients with muscle alterations. Maximum jaw opening, bite force, pain, and facial inflammation were compared between patients receiving TENS and those receiving sham-TENS for 30 min at baseline and weekly over a four-week period after orthognathic surgery and were also compared between the before and after of each procedure. TENS was applied at 220 Hz, applying the maximum intensity tolerated by each individual patient. The TENS procedure was identical for all patients, but the device was not turned on in the sham-TENS group. Patients were blinded to their group membership. Results were analyzed separately in skeletal class II and III patients. Improvements in jaw opening and inflammation were significantly greater in the TENS than in the sham-TENS group, attributable to the muscle relaxation achieved with the procedure. Research is warranted on the benefits of a more frequent application of TENS.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/12/3268orthognathic surgeryoral functionTENS |
| spellingShingle | Alberto Cacho Cristina Tordera César Colmenero Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic Surgery Journal of Clinical Medicine orthognathic surgery oral function TENS |
| title | Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic Surgery |
| title_full | Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic Surgery |
| title_fullStr | Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic Surgery |
| title_full_unstemmed | Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic Surgery |
| title_short | Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Recovery of Oral Function after Orthognathic Surgery |
| title_sort | use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation tens for the recovery of oral function after orthognathic surgery |
| topic | orthognathic surgery oral function TENS |
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