Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture in Reducing Dental Anxiety and Pain Perception During Orthodontic Extractions Among Adolescents

Inclusion Criteria

• •Undergoing orthodontic treatment and require bilateral extraction of premolars.
• •Have parental consent signed by their parent or guardian.
• •Medically fit with either ASA I or II status
• •Have not taken any medications, especially anxiolytics and antidepressants
• •The premolars to be extracted should be fully erupted and without any signs of ankylosis.