Parth R Pandya¹*, Biman Bihari Paul², Shrey Pandya³, Sunita Dhaka⁴ and Rajesh N Pandya⁵

¹Tobacco Cessation Centre, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
²Professor and Head, Department of Yoga, Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad, India
³Clinical Director and Specialist Oral-Maxillofacial Surgeon, Tajmeel Specialized Medical Centre, Al Karamah Street, Al Rowdah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
⁴Specialist Periodontist, Medeor Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
⁵Ex-Superintendent, Swarnim Dental Hospital, Khokhra Ahmedabad, India

*Corresponding Author: Parth R Pandya, Tobacco Cessation Centre, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India.

Received: May 03, 2024; Published: May 21, 2024

Abstract

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition causing burning, stinging, and discomfort in the oral cavity. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effect of a six-week pranayama intervention on pain management in OLP patients. Ninety participants diagnosed with OLP and a Wong Baker Faces Pain Scale (WBFPS) score of 4 or 5 (moderate to severe pain) were recruited. Participants were randomly assigned to either a pranayama group (n = 45) practicing a daily routine or a waitlist control group (n = 45). The pranayama group practiced Kapalbhati (rapid exhalation), Bhastrika (bellows breath), and Bhramari (humming bee breath) for two 15-minute sessions (morning and evening) for six weeks. Pain intensity was assessed using the WBFPS at baseline (first visit), after three weeks (second visit), and after six weeks (third visit). Results showed a significant decrease in WBFPS scores in the pranayama group compared to the control group at both the three-week (mean difference: 1.82, p < 0.001) and six-week follow-ups (mean difference: 2.14, p < 0.001). These findings suggest that pranayama can be an effective complementary therapy for pain management in OLP patients.

Keywords: Burning Mouth Syndrome; Kapalbhati; Bhastrika; Bhramari; Quality of Life

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Citation

Citation: Parth R Pandya., et al. “Effect of Yogic Pranayama on Pain Management in Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomized Controlled Trial".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.6 (2024): 37-39.

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