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Dry Needling Versus Stabilization Splint Therapy in Bruxism Associated Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders
Sponsor: Kocaeli University
Summary
This prospective comparative clinical study included 40 patients diagnosed with myofascial TMD who met the diagnostic criteria for bruxism established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Participants were allocated into two groups according to treatment preference: stabilization splint therapy or dry needling. Maximum mouth opening (MMO), pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Oral Health Impact Profile for TMD (OHIP-TMD) scores were recorded at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months post-treatment.
Official title: Dry Needling Versus Stabilization Splint Therapy in Bruxism Associated Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders: A Prospective Comparative Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2019-02-26
Completion Date
2022-01-31
Last Updated
2026-04-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stabilization Splint
A maxillary hard acrylic stabilization splint was fabricated to provide uniform occlusal contacts in centric occlusion. Patients were instructed to use the splint for at least two-thirds of the day over a period of 6 months, except during eating and oral hygiene procedures. Monthly follow-up visits were conducted for occlusal adjustments.
Dry Needling
Dry needling was applied to the masseter and temporalis muscles using sterile acupuncture needles. The procedure targeted myofascial trigger points and was performed in three sessions at 1-week intervals. Needles were inserted into the identified نقاط and manually stimulated during each session.
Locations (1)
Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)