Dysfuntion of temporomandibular joint is one of the common stomalotogical diseases

marked by discomfort while opening mouth

pain in the temparomandibular joint region and noise appearing while moving the joint. The authors of the present paper treated 17 cases with acupuncture of Xiaguan (ST 7) and got a satisfactory result. Methods: Gauge 30 filiform needle 1.5 cun long was used to insert into Xiaguan (ST 7) rapidly to a depth of about 0.5 cun. The needle was manipulated with uniform reducing reinforcing method and then retained for 40 minutes. During retention of the needle the focus was irradiated with a TDP lamp. The treatment was given once daily

with 10 treatments being a therapeutic course. For severe patients

Quchi (LI 11) and Hegu (LI 4) were used in combination. Results indicated that after acupuncture treatment all the 17 cases were cured.