Evaluation of the Host Inflammatory Response with Electroacupuncture as an Adjunct to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
강사명Yasemin Cayir
강의시간19분
강의개설일2025-12-10
강의소개
Objective: This single-center, single-blind, randomized, prospective controlled clinical trial aimed to investigate
comprehensively the therapeutic efficacy of electroacupuncture (EA) adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT)
on the effect of inflammation on the periodontal structures of patients with Stage 3-Grade B periodontitis.
Method: Fifty-two participants, of whom 26 underwent full-mouth scaling and root planning (fmSRP) alone, and 26
underwent EA (baseline [T0], fourth day [T1], and seventh day [T2]) in addition to fmSRP. The contribution of EA was
evaluated both clinically and biochemically. The clinical periodontal parameters were recorded at T0 and three weeks
later (T3). Saliva and serum samples were obtained at T0, T2, and T3. Interleukin 6 (IL-6), IL-10, and tumor necrosis
factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels in the saliva and serum were evaluated using ELISA.
Results: All clinical periodontal parameters were significantly improved in both groups at 3 weeks later compared to
baseline (p < 0.001). Moreover, EA led to a significantly greater decrease in gingival indices (p < 0.001). IL-6 and
TNF-α levels decreased significantly within each group over sessions (T0, T2, T3) (p < 0.001). In contrast, IL-10 levels
increased significantly within each group over sessions (T0, T2, T3) (p < 0.001) in both groups. Serum IL-6 (T3) and
levels and saliva IL-6 (T2 and T3) and levels were significantly lower in AG (p < 0.001). Serum and saliva IL-10 (T2
and T3) levels were significantly higher in AG (p < 0.001).
Conclusions: This study indicates that the administration of EA when combined with NSPT may have a noticeable
effect on the treatment of periodontitis, which is by influencing changes in clinical and biochemical parameters.
강사소개
Prof. Dr. Yasemin Cayir is a professor of Family Medicine at Atatürk University
Faculty of Medicine, Türkiye. With over 20 years of clinical and academic experience, she is recognized for her
expertise in integrative medicine, particularly acupuncture.
She has conducted numerous randomized controlled trials on acupuncture’s effectiveness in conditions such as
migraine, dysmenorrhea, obesity, menopausal symptoms, insomnia, and post-COVID fatigue. Her research has been
published internationally and presented at global conferences including ICMART and WONCA Europe.
Prof. Cayir currently serves as the Director of the Acupuncture and Complementary Medicine Research Center and
has supervised several theses on acupuncture. She actively mentors young researchers and leads national projects
integrating complementary therapies into family practice. She is a member of TAHUD and WONCA, and her work
reflects a strong commitment to combining evidence-based medicine with holistic care. Prof. Cayir continues to
advocate for the safe and scientific integration of acupuncture into primary healthcare.