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

To determine the effectiveness of different types of acupuncture in reducing pain, improving maximum mouth opening and jaw functions in adults with orofacial pain. Six databases were searched until 15 June 2023. The Cochrane risk of bias tool and GRADE were employed to evaluate bias and overall evid...

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Published in:Disability and rehabilitation 2024-12, Vol.46 (24), p.5700-17
Main Authors: Mohamad, Norazlin, de Oliveira-Souza, Ana Izabela Sobral, de Castro-Carletti, Ester Moreira, Müggenborg, Frauke, Dennett, Liz, McNeely, Margaret L, Armijo-Olivo, Susan
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Language:English
Subjects:
Acupuncture Therapy - methods
Facial Pain - therapy
Humans
Pain Measurement
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - therapy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:To determine the effectiveness of different types of acupuncture in reducing pain, improving maximum mouth opening and jaw functions in adults with orofacial pain. Six databases were searched until 15 June 2023. The Cochrane risk of bias tool and GRADE were employed to evaluate bias and overall evidence certainty. Among 52 studies, 86.5% (  = 45) exhibited high risk of bias. Common acupoints, including Hegu LI 4, Jiache ST 6, and Xiaguan ST 7, were used primarily for patients with temporomandibular disorder [TMDs]. Meta-analyses indicated that acupuncture significantly reduced pain intensity in individuals with myogenous TMD (MD = 26.02 mm, I =89%,  = 0.05), reduced tenderness in the medial pterygoid muscle (standardised mean differences [SMD] = 1.72, I = 0%,  
ISSN:0963-8288
1464-5165
1464-5165
DOI:10.1080/09638288.2024.2310766