Application of KT method in removing wisdom teeth
The Kinesio Taping method is a technique that facilitates the natural healing by providing stability to muscles and joints. Recently dentists are using this method for removal of wisdom teeth. The surgical removable method is low risk method with post-surgical symptoms such as pain, swelling and trimus. When a patient underwent a routine removal of third molar via general anaesthetic, a post-surgical lymphatic drainage application of KT was applied. Reduction in post-surgical symptoms was observed and time for recovery was also decreased. Removal of third molars (3M) is a routine procedure that is performed daily within dentistry affecting over 75,000 patients in the UK per year and up to 5 millionin the United States. Research has demonstrated that common symptoms associated with 3M are namely pain, swelling, discomfort and morbidity being the most common symptoms. Currently, there are a number of approaches including advances in dentistry surgical tools, analgesics and...