A comparison trial between three treatment modalities for the management of myofascial pain of jaw muscles: A preliminary study

Objectives: To compare three treatment modalities for the management of myofascial pain of jaw muscles. Methods: Thirty (N = 30) patients with low pain-related impairment were randomly assigned to receive laser therapy (LST), oral appliance therapy (OA), or counseling (CSL). Visual Analog Scale (VAS...

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Published in:Cranio 2018-09, Vol.36 (5), p.327-331
Main Authors: Manfredini, Daniele, Favero, Lorenzo, Cocilovo, Francesco, Monici, Monica, Guarda-Nardini, Luca
Format: Article
Language:English
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clinical trial
counseling
Dentistry
lasertherapy
oral appliance
Temporomandibular disorders
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Summary:Objectives: To compare three treatment modalities for the management of myofascial pain of jaw muscles. Methods: Thirty (N = 30) patients with low pain-related impairment were randomly assigned to receive laser therapy (LST), oral appliance therapy (OA), or counseling (CSL). Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain levels and the Muscular Index (MI) of the Craniomandibular Index were the outcome variables, which were assessed at baseline, at three weeks, three months, and six months. Results: At six months, improvement in the MI was maintained both in the LST (p = .025) and OA groups (p 
ISSN:0886-9634
2151-0903
DOI:10.1080/08869634.2017.1349571