Occlusal device laser acupuncture therapy combo improves Myofascial Pain symptoms in TMD patients: Study
Myofascial pain is one of the most common clinical symptoms in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), often leading to impaired chewing, facial pain, and reduced quality of life. A new study has reported that a combined approach using occlusal devices together with laser acupuncture therapy offers superior improvement in myofascial pain symptoms compared with individual treatment modalities.
The researchers evaluated patients diagnosed with TMD who were randomly assigned to three groups: occlusal device alone, laser acupuncture alone, or a combination of both therapies. Pain intensity, functional limitation, and overall patient-reported outcomes were measured before and after treatment using validated clinical scales.
Results showed that while both occlusal devices and laser acupuncture independently reduced pain and improved function, the combination therapy achieved significantly greater improvements. Patients receiving the combined approach reported faster pain relief, better jaw mobility, and a higher level of treatment satisfaction. Importantly, no serious adverse effects were observed, suggesting the safety of this integrative method.
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