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Randomized clinical trial of treatment for TMJ disc displacement.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20739691     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Of the various conservative treatment modalities available for temporomandibular disorders, we believe that therapeutic exercise has a good prognosis, especially for anterior disc displacement without reduction. Since its effectiveness has not been extensively evaluated, we conducted a comparative study to verify the hypothesis that treatment efficacy would not differ for exercise and occlusal splints. Fifty-two individuals with anterior disc displacement without reduction were randomly assigned to a splint or a joint mobilization self-exercise treatment group. Four outcome variables were evaluated: (i) maximum mouth-opening range without and (ii) with pain, (iii) current maximum daily pain intensity, and (iv) limitation of daily functions. All outcome variables significantly improved after 8 weeks of treatment in both groups. In particular, the mouth opening range increased more in the exercise group than in the splint group. This result demonstrates that therapeutic exercise brings earlier recovery of jaw function compared with splints.
Authors:
T Haketa; K Kino; M Sugisaki; M Takaoka; T Ohta
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-08-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of dental research     Volume:  89     ISSN:  1544-0591     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Dent. Res.     Publication Date:  2010 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-13     Completed Date:  2010-10-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0354343     Medline TA:  J Dent Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1259-63     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Temporomandibular Joint and Occlusion, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8549, Japan. haketa-mvrk@polka.ocn.ne.jp
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
Dislocations / physiopathology,  therapy*
Facial Pain / physiopathology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Mastication / physiology
Muscle Contraction / physiology
Muscle Stretching Exercises
Occlusal Splints
Orthodontic Appliance Design
Pain Measurement
Phenylacetates / therapeutic use
Range of Motion, Articular / physiology
Recovery of Function / physiology
Sleep / physiology
Speech / physiology
Temporomandibular Joint Disk / pathology*
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / physiopathology,  therapy*
Time Factors
Toothbrushing
Treatment Outcome
Yawning / physiology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; 0/Phenylacetates; 51579-82-9/amfenac

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