Limited evidence that acupuncture is effective for treating temporomandibular disorders

2010 Oct 7   Evidence-Based Dentistry   Jens C Türp

This systematic review highlighted that acupuncture is effective in alleviating pain and masseter muscle tenderness in TMD.

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Added by 11 Sep 2021

Insights & Discussion

There is limited evidence that acupuncture is more effective than sham acupuncture in alleviating pain and masseter muscle tenderness in temporomandibular disorders.

Seven RCTs (including 141 patients) met our inclusion criteria. Six studies comparatively tested needle acupuncture against penetrating sham acupuncture, non-penetrating sham acupuncture or sham laser acupuncture, whilst the remaining study tested laser acupuncture against sham laser acupuncture. Five studies were considered to be at low risk of bias. Outcomes were reported for pain intensity, facial pain, muscle tenderness and mouth opening.

— Jinnan C. 13 Sep 2021
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