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Effects of Dry Needling in Patients With Sleep Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders: a Prospective Case Series

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Myofascial Pain
Interventions
Device: Deep Dry needling
Registration Number
NCT02587182
Lead Sponsor
CEU San Pablo University
Brief Summary

The objective of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of deep dry needling in the masseter and temporalis MTrPs on pain, pressure pain threshold (PPT), range of motion and disability in patients with sleep bruxism and myofascial temporomandibular disorders.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
17
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of myofascial temporomandibular disorders
  • Diagnosis of myofascial trigger point
  • Diagnosis of sleep bruxism
Exclusion Criteria
  • insurmountable fear of needles
  • any systematic joint or muscle disease
  • bleeding disorders or
  • prior physical therapy treatment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Dry needlingDeep Dry needlingDry needling in the masseter and temporalis muscles
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Range of motion: distance between the upper and lower central dental incisors was measured with a millimeter ruler.1 week
Pain: visual analog scale, ranging from 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (worst imaginable pain).1 week
Pressure pain sensitivity: mechanical pressure algometer.1 week
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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