The effectiveness of different types of acupuncture to reduce symptoms and disability for patients with orofacial pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mohamad, Norazlin; de Oliveira-Souza, Ana Izabela Sobral; de Castro-Carletti, Ester Moreira; Müggenborg, Frauke; Dennett, Liz; McNeely, Margaret L; Armijo-Olivo, Susan

doi:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310766

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“…The countries with the highest number of reviews were China (n = 14) [ 47 , 57 , 59 , 63 , 70 , 76 , 77 , 79 , 104 , 105 , 112 , 114 , 122 , 124 ], followed by Brazil (n = 13) [ 33 , 44 , 64 , 90 , 93 , 106 , 107 , 111 , 115 , 123 , 127 , 129 , 131 ], and Spain (n = 9) [ 36 , 38 , 41 , 43 , 45 , 52 , 68 , 103 , 110 ]. The number of studies encompassed in these reviews ranged from 52 [ 34 , 52 , 125 ] to 3 [ 102 ], with RCTs predominating the dataset.…”

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Temporomandibular Disorders Management—What’s New? A Scoping Review

Mauro,

Verdecchia,

Suárez-Fernández

et al. 2024

Dentistry Journal

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Temporomandibular disorders include various conditions that impact the masticatory system, affecting its structure, function, or physiology. Clinicians face a complex array of therapeutic options when treating this group of diseases, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the current evidence to guide decisions in patient care. The main objective of this article is to conduct a scoping review on the available treatment approaches to manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). An extensive search of the literature was performed on Scopus, Pubmed, Embase, and Web of Science. Systematic reviews published in the last 5 years were considered. Out of the 2183 publications identified, 109 studies were included in this review. Among them, 39 articles focused on the non-invasive approach, while 120 delved into the minimally invasive approach, and 15 explored the surgical approach. Non-invasive or conservative approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical therapy, and acupuncture offer effective pain management and functional improvements in TMDs. Emerging treatments offer promising alternatives for treating these disorders. Surgery should be reserved for severe cases, with conservative therapies used in conjunction with invasive procedures for optimal patient outcomes.

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