Intra-oral myofascial therapy for chronic myogenous temporomandibular disorders: a randomized, controlled pilot study

Abstract

This study suggests that IMT alone or with the addition of self-care may be of some benefit in the management of chronic TMD over the short-medium term. A larger scale study over a longer term (1-2 years) may be of further value.

Intraoral Myofascial Therapy for Chronic Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

“…The intervention groups received the same treatment protocols as previously published in the pilot study. 72 The IMT group underwent 2 treatment sessions per week for 5 weeks. Each treatment session lasted approximately 10 to 15 minutes, and interventions were performed by the primary author.…”

“…15,18,69-71 A pilot study that investigated a smaller sample of patients has previously been published. 72 In keeping with a model of multimodal treatment and an emphasis on self-care, it was decided to additionally trial a combined IMT, education, and self-care group (IMTESC), to observe whether this strategy enhances overall outcomes. The purposes of the trial were to investigate whether IMT and IMTESC are superior to no-treatment and to investigate whether IMTESC is superior to IMT, over the course of 1 year.…”

A Collaborative Approach Between Chiropractic and Dentistry to Address Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Case Report

“…A study using a similar technique for a pterygoid release intraorally found improvement in MMO and in jaw pain at rest and upon opening in patients with TMD. 19,20 This treatment was performed twice a week for 3 weeks for a total of 6 visits. The diagnosis and care given to the patient were communicated to the dentist.…”

Efeito de exercícios motores orofaciais e laserterapia nos sintomas de desordem temporomandibular e funções orofaciais

“…A principal abordagem terapêutica para as DTMs é conservadora (Fikáčková et al, 2006;2007;Greene et al, 2010;Kalamir et al, 2010), reversível (placa oclusal, exercícios, LLLT, entre outras) e envolve estratégias de auto-cuidado (De Freitas et al, 2013).…”

“…O tratamento das DTMs geralmente é conservador (Fikáčková et al, 2006;2007;Greene et al, 2010;Kalamir et al, 2010). Assim, terapias não farmacológicas ou tratamentos físicos têm sido utilizados, geralmente com o objetivo de reduzir a dor e recuperar a função do sistema mastigatório (De Felício et al, 2010;Ahrari et al, 2014).…”