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Physiotherapy (tongue-spatula jaw exercises) vs No active treatment (control): Maximal mouth opening (interincisal distance)
- Population
- People of any age with a confirmed diagnosis, by clinical examination and biopsy, of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF)
- Intervention
- Physiotherapy (tongue-spatula jaw exercises)
- Comparison
- No active treatment (control)
- Outcome
- Maximal mouth opening (interincisal distance)
It is very uncertain whether physiotherapy (tongue-spatula jaw exercises) changes maximal mouth opening (interincisal distance) compared with no active treatment (very low certainty).
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Physiotherapy (tongue-spatula jaw exercises) vs No active treatment Maximal mouth opening (interincisal distance) · People of any age with a confirmed diagnosis, by clinical examination and biopsy, of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) · 3 to 6 months It is very uncertain whether physiotherapy (tongue-spatula jaw exercises) changes maximal mouth opening (interincisal distance) compared with no active treatment (very low certainty). Interventions for managing oral submucous fibrosis (2024) · Cochrane All outcomes | MD 0.50 [-7.72, 8.72] | 1 study · 24 participants | Very low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventions for managing oral submucous fibrosis 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2022-09 | Not listed | Not assessed |
How reviews are matched to this question
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