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No studies found 2 · 66.7%GRADE not reported 1 · 33.3%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

CBT vs alternative treatment

Quality of life · People aged 12 years and over with painful TMD lasting 3 months or longer

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes
This outcome was not measured (not synthesised for this comparison; review-wide only one study reported quality of life).
Studies not reported
No studies found

CBT vs inactive control (usual care care, attention control, waitlist)

Quality of life · People aged 12 years and over with painful TMD lasting 3 months or longer

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes
This outcome was not measured for this comparison.
Studies not reported
No studies found

Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management)

Participant satisfaction or quality of life · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

Occlusal splint showed no clear difference in participant satisfaction or quality of life compared with behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care…; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes
Short term (1 month) · Mixed TMD
MD -1.42 [-15.78, 12.94]
2 studies · 73 participants
GRADE not reported